•  Date Published: 02 Feb 2022
  • Intel Core i7-8750H
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (4GB GDDR5)
  • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
  • 512GB SSD
  • 16GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
  • 2.06 kg (4.5 lbs)

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 512GB SSD
  • RAM
  • 16GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
  • OS
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Body Material
  • Aluminum
  • Dimensions
  • 360 x 254 x 18.9 mm (14.17" x 10.00" x 0.74")
  • Weight
  • 2.06 kg (4.5 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 2x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort, HDMI
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • HDMI
  • Card Reader
  • SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac (2x2)
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • Audio jack
  • HP Module with NXP NFC Controller NPC300 I2C NCI
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • 720p HD
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • dual array microphone
  • Speakers
  • Bang & Olufsen
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Glass ClickPad with chemically etched surface

Portability

HP EliteBook 1050 G1
14.17" x 10.00" x 0.74" Dimensions
2.06 kg (4.5 lbs) Weight
Average 15.6-inch laptop
2.07 kg (4.6 lbs) +1% Weight

Review

HP EliteBook 1050 G1 in-depth review

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 literally screams premium. From the first glance - to the first touch. Some would say that it looks kind of like a MacBook. Well, it certainly does. However, this device has some character. It has a different spirit. While it can certainly be viewed as a challenger to the almighty 15-inch Apples, it is in a league of its own.One of the most prominent security features are the fingerprint reader and the IR face recognition. In addition to that, you have the full choice of HP accessories and vPro processors. If you are more than a businessman or you are some sort of a content creator, there is the opt[...]

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Pros

  • Good build quality
  • Bright screen with 91% sRGB coverage (AUO AUO24ED)
  • 2 NVMe M.2 slots
  • PWM-free across all brightness levels (AUO AUO24ED)
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Super fast face recognition
  • Great battery life

Cons

  • Gets noisy under a heavy workload
  • The keyboard design tries to copy MacBook Pro
  • Relatively high price

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

HP's new EliteBook lineup widened at a time where the market started to be dominated by ThinkPads and Latitudes and there are the ZenBooks which are making a significant step inside the professional segment. As a result, EliteBook 1050 G1 is made to look aggressive and classy on the outside. However, we were wondering how it looks on the inside, so we took it apart.Check out all HP EliteBook 1050 G1 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-depth Review.1. Remove the bottom plate There are a total of 9 Phillips head screws, holding the bottom plate in [...]

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