We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. Data about your interaction with this site and the ads shown to you may be shared with companies involved in the delivery and/or personalisation of ads on this site and elsewhere online.

HP EliteBook 850 G5

PRO rating
How it works?
How it works?
  1. User ratingsUser ratingsratings of product added by Productz users
  2. Expert ratingsExpert ratingsexperts ratings from editorial reviews
  3. Consumer ratingsConsumer ratingsratings from the biggest online stores worldwide
Legend
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Poor
  4. Average
3.8
based on all reviews
User ratings:
95
3.4 out of 5
95 user ratings
5 stars
21 %
4 stars
20 %
3 stars
37 %
2 stars
18 %
1 stars
2 %
Editorial reviews:
8
  1. See more
4.3 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
71 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews

Pros

  • Great laptop and great review (
  • ThinkPad has a better keyboard and the better TrackPoint
  • Both MP3s and videos sound great

Cons

  • do not include every single laptop on the market in our
  • there is no direct AMD based competitor in the business laptop sector
  • laptop uses PWM flickering to dim the display

Key specs

  • 1920, 1080
  • 15.6 in
  • IPS
  • DDR4 SDRAM

Compare technical data of the product to its category

HP

HP EliteBook 850 G5 - Variants

Filter variants:
  • Security
    • Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Smart card reader
  • Clock speed
    • 1.9 GHz
    • 2400
    • 1.6 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz
    • 2133
    • 1.7 GHz
  • RAM size
    • 16 GB
    • 8 GB
  • LCD backlight technology
    • WLED backlight
    • LED backlight
  • Graphics processor
    • Intel UHD Graphics 620
    • Intel HD Graphics 620
  • CPU model
    • Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8650U
    • Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U
    • Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U
    • Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U
  • Input method
    • Clickpad
    • Keyboard
    • Pointing stick
    • Touchpad
  • Main storage
    • 512 GB SSD
    • 256 GB SSD
  • Battery capacity
    • 56
    • 50
  • Cache
    • 8 MB
    • 6 MB
  • Battery technology
    • Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
    • Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
1 - 6 z 6 products

EliteBook 850 G5 - Core i7 8650U / 1.9 GHz / 16 GB DDR4 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 / 512 GB SSD / 15.6" - IPS
  • 3JZ54AW
  • 3JZ54AW#ABE
  • 3JZ54AW#ABY
EliteBook 850 G5 - Core i5 8250U / 1.6 GHz / 16 GB DDR4 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 / 512 GB SSD / 15.6" - IPS
  • 3JX59EA#UUG
  • 4BC93EA#ABD
EliteBook 850 G5 - Core i7 8550U / 1.8 GHz / 16 GB DDR4 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 / 512 GB SSD / 15.6" - IPS
  • 3JX60EA#ABD
EliteBook 850 G5 - Core i5 8250U / 1.6 GHz / 8 GB DDR4 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 / 256 GB SSD / 15.6" - IPS
  • 4BC94EA#ABD
  • 4BC94EA
EliteBook 850 G5 - Core i5 8250U / 1.6 GHz / 8 GB DDR4 / Intel HD Graphics 620 / 256 GB SSD / 15.6" - IPS
  • 3JX57EA#ABD
  • 3JX57EA
EliteBook 850 G5 - Core i5 8350U / 1.7 GHz / 8 GB DDR4 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 / 256 GB SSD / 15.6" - IPS
  • 3JZ52AW#ABE
  • 4BC92EA#ABD
  • 4BC92EA

HP EliteBook 850 G5 - Pros & Cons

HP EliteBook 850 G5

Pros

  • Great laptop and great review (
  • ThinkPad has a better keyboard and the better TrackPoint
  • Both MP3s and videos sound great
  • smooth
  • sleek and easy to use laptop
  • EliteBook 850 G5 really is very stable
  • The viewing angle stability is excellent
  • high quality and very nice to operate
  • it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate
  • The mechanism produces full-bodied clicks that are nicely audible
  • It feels adequate enough and the keys are easy to recognize

Cons

  • do not include every single laptop on the market in our
  • there is no direct AMD based competitor in the business laptop sector
  • laptop uses PWM flickering to dim the display
  • we only seeing Intel based laptops in the comparisons
  • particular HP in not included in comparisons
  • it has 8GB of RAM
  • not 16GB
  • without falling into the obvious trap of over-engineering
  • it isn't very bright
  • playing with toys and telling people what gear to buy
  • HP still insists on using a proprietary power connector

HP EliteBook 850 G5 - Technical Overview

PoorAverageGoodExcellent
IconScreen size
15.6 in
Best:
MSI GT83 Titan SLI
Screen size: 18.4 in
IconClock speed
2133 MHz
Best:
Razer Blade Stealth 13
Clock speed: 3733 MHz
IconWeight
1780 g
IconResolution

HP - Video Reviews (9)

powered byYouTube

HP EliteBook 850 G5 - Full Specifications

Icon
Display
Resolution1920 x 1080
Aspect ratio16:9
Screen size15.6 in
WidescreenYes
Panel typeIPS
Brightness220.0 cd/m²
Display surfaceMatt
Touchscreenno
LED backlightyes
LCD backlight technology
  • LED backlight
  • WLED backlight
Icon
Video
Graphics processor
  • Intel HD Graphics 620
  • Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video memory sizeNone
Video memory typeNone
Icon
Memory
RAM size
  • 16 GB
  • 8 GB
TechnologyDDR4 SDRAM
Form factorSO-DIMM 260-pin
Clock speed
  • 2133
  • 2400
Max RAM supported32 GB
Memory slots2
Icon
Network
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2
Antenna type2x2
InterfaceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
  • 10
  • 100
  • 1000
Icon
Design
Colour of productSilver
Housing materialAluminum
Icon
Connectivity
Charging port typeDC-in jack
Ethernet LANyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) quantity1
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version1.4b
Icon
Storage
Main storage
  • 256 GB SSD
  • 512 GB SSD
Storage typeM.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
Integrated card readerno
Compatible memory cardsNot supported
Optical drive typeNone
Icon
Audio properties
Built-in microphoneyes
Speakersyes
Icon
Processor
CPU model
  • Intel Core i5 8250U
  • Intel Core i5 8350U
  • Intel Core i7 8550U
  • Intel Core i7 8650U
Clock speed
  • 1.6 GHz
  • 1.7 GHz
  • 1.8 GHz
  • 1.9 GHz
Number of coresQuad-Core
64-bit computingyes
Cache
  • 6 MB
  • 8 MB
Icon
Input
Input method
  • Clickpad
  • Keyboard
  • Pointing stick
  • Clickpad
  • Keyboard
  • Touchpad
  • Pointing stick
Fingerprint readeryes
Numeric keypadyes
Keyboard backlightyes
Security
  • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Trusted Platform Module Security Chip
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Smart card reader
Icon
Dimensions
Height0.72 in
Weight62.79 oz
Width14.57 in
Depth9.92 in
Icon
Camera
Built in camerayes
Camera resolutionHD
Icon
Power
Battery capacity
  • 50
  • 56
Battery technology
  • Lithium Polymer
  • Lithium-Ion
Battery cells3
Icon
Certifications
Energy Staryes
EPEAT compliance (Certificates)EPEAT Gold

HP EliteBook 850 G5 - Q&A

  • Do you have a question about the product?

HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.3
Based on 8 reviews
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 850 G5 (i5-8250U, FHD) Laptop Review
Notebookcheck logo
Notebookcheck
Published: 28.04.2018
HP EliteBook 850 G5 (i5-8250U, FHD) Laptop Review
4.3

Notebookcheck has tested the fifth model of the EliteBook 850 series. The new HP EliteBook 850 G5 offers not only a unibody metal case, but also only has configurations with IPS displays available - a clear improvement compared to the last model.

HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 850 G5 review – feature-loaded business device with minor flaws
LaptopMedia.com logo
LaptopMedia.com
Published: 02.05.2018
HP EliteBook 850 G5 review – feature-loaded business device with minor flaws
4.0

HP is one of the persistent brands found in the business segment. Today we are looking at a device that is more on the premium side, both with its price and with its claims. Actually, we reviewed i…

HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 G5 Review
PCMAG logo
PCMAG
Published: 26.07.2018
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Review
4.0

The midrange EliteBook 840 G5 is a first-class 14-inch business laptop that challenges its up-the-stack HP kin, though you'll want to upgrade from the dim default screen.

HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 G5 - Full Review and Benchmarks
LaptopMag logo
LaptopMag
Published: 25.05.2018
HP EliteBook 840 G5 - Full Review and Benchmarks
4.5

The EliteBook 840 G5 is an absolute beauty of a business laptop, providing a comfy keyboard, strong performance and amazing sound in a stylish design.

HP EliteBook 850 G5 What is your review of the HP EliteBook 840 G5 series?
Quora logo
Quora
What is your review of the HP EliteBook 840 G5 series?

Answer (1 of 2): Its a business notebook which is very light, and comes in very handy. Power, security, productivity and entertainment: The EliteBook 840 excels at it all. From its keyboard and privacy display to its speakers and performance, every aspect of this business laptop is high quality....

HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 And 830 G5 Review: Aluminum-Clad Powerhouses
HotHardware logo
HotHardware
Published: 17.07.2018
HP EliteBook 840 And 830 G5 Review: Aluminum-Clad Powerhouses
4.3

Their aluminum exterior gives HP's new EliteBook G5 a bold look, but it's not the only feature update to this successful business class ultrabook

HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 G5 review
TechRadar logo
TechRadar
Published: 11.06.2018
HP EliteBook 840 G5 review
4.0

Performance for power users...

HP EliteBook 850 G5 HP EliteBook 840 G5 review: It's my new favorite laptop
Neowin logo
Neowin
Published: 20.07.2018
HP EliteBook 840 G5 review: It's my new favorite laptop
4.8

HP's new EliteBook 840 G5 features an 8th-gen quad-core Core i7, 32GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, a Sure View privacy display, and 4G LTE connectivity. What else could I ask for in my new favorite laptop?

Often compared with HP EliteBook 850 G5

Other Laptops