HP EliteBook 850 G2 vs. MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G2 and MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

HP EliteBook 850 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient performance

good keyboard feel

ample connectivity options

decent battery life

heavy design

average display

modest graphics

higher price point

MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

high-resolution display

fast processing speeds

ample storage capacity

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G2 and MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G2 vs. MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.55 cm x 25.36 cm x 2.14 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 52.1 cm x 8 cm x 33.5 cm
Weight 1.83 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
CPU Intel Core i7 (5th Gen) 5600U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3228 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ -
Audio Features - MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 180 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Interfaces DisplayPort
4 x USB 3.0
LAN
Dock
Battery
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 MIL-STD 810G
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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