HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

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In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display. 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 with Retina display
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.96 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.92 cm 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.57 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
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 with Retina display
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Camera Features IR camera -
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Sound Dual stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53 Wh 71.8 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.5 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 60 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
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
2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Apple macOS Catalina 10.15
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 iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 855 G8 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter Power 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 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% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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