HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro

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In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro. 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 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

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Difference between HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.96 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.92 cm 35.7 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.4"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1440 x 900 (WXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 85% screen-to-body ratio -
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core Duo 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L2 - 2 MB
Front Side Bus - 667 MHz
Features - Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability
MEMORY HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 512 MB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 2 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR2 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 667 MHz / PC2-5300
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 667 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 200-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 80 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW fixed
Read Speed - 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed - 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed - 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics PCI Express x16 - ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
Video Memory - 128 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera -
Video Resolutions 720p 640 x 480
Sound Dual stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.5 hours Up to 4.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
2 x memory (1 free)
Interfaces 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
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Apple MacOS X 10.4
Software Included 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 Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, FileMaker Pro (Trial), Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Front Row, Photo Booth, Apple iLife '06, plasq Comic Life, iWork '06 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter -
Cables Included - DVI-VGA adapter
Integrated Options Hall sensor Ambient light 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 Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), keyboard light
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 Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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