HP EliteBook 850 G2 vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G2 and MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 (879DR Creator) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

slim, stylish design

high-resolution display

fast processing speed

lightweight portability

high 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 (879DR Creator)
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G2 vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (879DR 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
Weight 1.83 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (879DR 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 - MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
CPU Intel Core i7 (5th Gen) 5600U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (879DR 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 (879DR Creator)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
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 (879DR Creator)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Qualcomm QCA8171
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 82 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 180 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (879DR 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 (879DR 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 (879DR Creator)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G2 MSI P65 9SE (879DR 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 - MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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