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HP EliteBook 1050 G1

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Pros

  • it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate
  • The screen is great quality
  • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye

Cons

  • the contrast and brightness drops off
  • Brief Tech Questions
  • notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession
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Key specs

  • 15.6 in
  • IPS
  • DDR4 SDRAM
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HP EliteBook 1050 G1 - Variants

Filter variants:
  • Number of cores
    • Quad-Core
    • 6-core
  • Resolution
    • 1920
    • 1080
    • 3840
    • 2160
  • Clock speed
    • 2.3 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
    • 2.2 GHz
  • RAM size
    • 8 GB
    • 32 GB
    • 16 GB
  • Brightness
    • 400
    • 650
  • LCD backlight technology
    • WLED backlight
    • LED backlight
  • Graphics processor
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
    • Intel UHD Graphics 630
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • CPU model
    • Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H
    • Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8400H
    • Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H
  • Camera resolution
    • HD
  • Main storage
    • 256 GB SSD
    • 2 x 2 TB SSD
    • 2 x 1 TB SSD
    • 512 GB SSD
  • Battery capacity
    • 95.6
    • 64
  • Cache
    • L3 - 8 MB
    • L3 - 9 MB
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EliteBook 1050 G1 - Core i5 8300H / 2.3 GHz / 8 GB DDR4 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / 256 GB SSD / 15.6" - IPS
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EliteBook 1050 G1 - Core i5 8400H / 2.5 GHz / 8 GB DDR4 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 / 256 GB SSD / 15.6" - IPS
  • 3ZH17EA
EliteBook 1050 G1 - Core i7 8750H / 2.2 GHz / 32 GB DDR4 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 + Intel UHD Graphics 630 / 2 x 2 TB SSD / 15.6" - IPS
  • 5SQ99EA#ABD
EliteBook 1050 G1 - Core i7 8750H / 2.2 GHz / 32 GB DDR4 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 + Intel UHD Graphics 630 / 2 x 1 TB SSD / 15.6" - IPS
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EliteBook 1050 G1 - Core i7 8750H / 2.2 GHz / 8 GB DDR4 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / 512 GB SSD / 15.6" - IPS
  • 5DG28ES#ABD
  • 5DG28ES
EliteBook 1050 G1 - Core i5 8400H / 2.5 GHz / 16 GB DDR4 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / 256 GB SSD / 15.6" - IPS
  • 3ZH18EA#ABD
  • 3ZH18EA

HP EliteBook 1050 G1 - Pros & Cons

HP EliteBook 1050 G1

Pros

  • it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate
  • The screen is great quality
  • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
  • its software implementation is also very good
  • flat chiclet keys have a sufficient stroke and a crisp pressure point
  • relatively easy upgrade and maintenance options
  • performance is also flawless in the PC-Mark benchmarks
  • the Wi-Fi always remained stable and inconspicuous
  • WLAN test is a decent value suitable for everyday use
  • a good keyboard that is suitable for prolific typing
  • The base of the keys is very stable

Cons

  • the contrast and brightness drops off
  • Brief Tech Questions
  • notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession
  • HP does not use standard Philips screws
  • HP did not build-in a PointStick
  • proprietary HP side-docking connection and no RJ45 Ethernet connection
  • screen shows relatively slow response rates
  • technology deliberately reduce viewing angles
  • there is a slow
  • not always accurate fingerprint reader
  • Toshiba SSD drive

HP EliteBook 1050 G1 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
15.6 in
Best:
MSI GT83 Titan SLI
Screen size: 18.4 in
IconClock speed
2666 MHz
Best:
Razer Blade Stealth 13
Clock speed: 3733 MHz
IconWeight
2060 g
Best:
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook
Weight: 450 g
IconResolution
1920 x 1080|3840 x 2160
Best:
Dell XPS 13 7390 - Flip design / 32 GB LPDDR4X / Intel Iris Plus Graphics / 1 TB SSD / 13.4" - WVA
Resolution: 3840 x 2400

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HP EliteBook 1050 G1 - Full Specifications

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Display
Resolution1920 x 1080|3840 x 2160
Aspect ratio16:9
Screen size15.6 in
WidescreenYes
Panel typeIPS
Brightness
  • 400
  • 650
Touchscreenno
LED backlightyes
LCD backlight technology
  • LED backlight
  • WLED backlight
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Video
Graphics processor
  • Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video memory size4 GB
Video memory typeGDDR5 SDRAM
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Memory
RAM size
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 8 GB
TechnologyDDR4 SDRAM
Form factorSO-DIMM 260-pin
Clock speed2666.0 MHz
Max RAM supported32 GB
Memory slots2
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Network
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version5.0
Antenna type2x2
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Design
Colour of productSilver
Housing materialAluminum
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Connectivity
Charging port typeDC-in jack
Ethernet LANno
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.0
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Storage
Main storage
  • 2 x 1 TB SSD
  • 2 x 2 TB SSD
  • 256 GB SSD
  • 512 GB SSD
Storage typeM.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
Integrated card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Optical drive typeNone
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Audio properties
Built-in microphoneyes
Speakersyes
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Processor
CPU model
  • Intel Core i5 8300H
  • Intel Core i5 8400H
  • Intel Core i7 8750H
Clock speed
  • 2.2 GHz
  • 2.3 GHz
  • 2.5 GHz
Number of cores
  • 6-core
  • Quad-Core
64-bit computingyes
Cache
  • L3 - 8 MB
  • L3 - 9 MB
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Input
Input method
  • Keyboard
  • Clickpad
Fingerprint readeryes
Numeric keypadno
Keyboard backlightyes
Security
  • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
  • Fingerprint reader
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Dimensions
Height0.74 in
Weight72.66 oz
Width14.17 in
Depth10.0 in
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Camera
Built in camerayes
Camera resolutionHD
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Power
Battery capacity
  • 64
  • 95.6
Battery technology
Lithium Polymer
Battery cells6
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Certifications
Energy Staryes
EPEAT compliance (Certificates)EPEAT Gold

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HP EliteBook 1050 G1 HP - Editorial Reviews (3)

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HP EliteBook 1050 G1 HP EliteBook 1050 G1 review: Brilliant, but not perfect
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Expert Reviews
Published: 04.01.2019
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 review: Brilliant, but not perfect
4.0

A powerhouse choice for businesses needing to equip execs with machines that can do anything

By Tim Danton
6 minute read
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 HP EliteBook 1050 G1 review – business notebook in chic outfit
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LaptopMedia.com
Published: 21.01.2019
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 review – business notebook in chic outfit
4.0

HP has their EliteBook series for one reason. To satisfy the needs of their most pretentious clients. Premium quality, premium security, premium performance – premium price. Everything here l…

By LaptopMedia
25 minute read
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 HP EliteBook 1050 G1 (i7-8750H, 4K, GTX 1050 Max-Q) Laptop Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 20.09.2018
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 (i7-8750H, 4K, GTX 1050 Max-Q) Laptop Review
4.3

With the EliteBook 1050 G1, HP dares a frontal attack to the Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 and the Dell XPS 15 9570. Does HP succeed in creating the particular combination of a business and multimedia laptop for the higher price range? We will find out in our extensive test!

By Benjamin Herzig
74 minute read

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