HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook

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HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook and HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

sleek aluminum design

impressive audio quality

comfortable keyboard

fast charging support

high price tag

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

sharp full-hd display

powerful intel processor

excellent keyboard comfort

advanced security features

relatively high price

moderate battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook and HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.38 cm x 1.92 cm 35.87 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera HP Auto Frame
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 51.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium HP Premium
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, Tile HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Image Assistant Gen5, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC Smart USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, hall sensor Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Run Gen 3, HP Sure Recover Gen 3, HP Sure Admin, HP Pro Security Edition, HP BIOSphere Gen 6 BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, OS Corporate-Ready optimisation, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FCC, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI
SAR Value 1.769 W/kg -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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