HP EliteBook 850 G5 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G5 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

sharp full-hd display

excellent keyboard comfort

strong security features

good battery life

relatively heavy

no touchscreen option

limited graphics performance

pricey base model

HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

efficient processor

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G5 and HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
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72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G5 vs. HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.83 cm 35.96 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight - 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Silver -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) - AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound - Dual stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 53 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Type Keyboard Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Interfaces Dock
HDMI
Thunderbolt 3
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Commercial Microsoft Authorised Refurbisher (CMAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Noise Cancellation HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP Image Assistant (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, Tile, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Hall sensor
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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