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日本HP EliteBook 650 G10 review – offers capable cooling solution and long battery life
Verdict
The HP EliteBook 650 G10 is a good business device that doesn’t lack too many features compared to some other more expensive premium machines. The cooling is very good despite the fact that it has just one fan and s single heat pipe. In our case, the optional Core i5-1335U can maintain high P and E core frequencies and the fan remains quiet. The keyboard doesn’t become too hot during max CPU stress so you can use it normally. Yes, the comfort under load is on point which is very important for an office device like this one.
The notebook feels snappy but our laptop isn’t going to top the benchmark charts because it has one 16GB memory module that works in a single channel mode. This reminds us that the upgradability options are good – two SODIMMs for up to 64GB of DDR4-3200 MHz RAM and two M.2 slots. The one that is meant for 2230 SSDs is also compatible with a WWAN card for optional LTE connectivity.
The I/O seems up to date with its two Type-C, two Type-A ports, and HDMI 2.1. Also, the keyboard is comfortable for typing and has a NumPad. The 16:9 1080p IPS display (LG Display LGD071E) isn’t the most color-accurate panel on the market but it’s good enough for work because it’s PMW-free, and it has wide viewing angles and a good contrast ratio.
The battery life is long, no matter the modest 51.3Wh capacity – 11 hours and 7 minutes of Web browsing, or 7 hours and 9 minutes of video playback on a single charge is a respectable result. At the end of the day, the HP EliteBook 650 G10 impresses with its good keyboard, nice upgradability, PWM-free IPS display, and capable cooling solution.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-elitebook-650-g10/
Pros
- Long battery life
- Metal chassis
- Comfortable spill-resistant keyboard
- Optional 5MP IR Web camera + fingerprint reader
- Has a privacy shutter
- Wide viewing angles and good contrast ratio (LG Display LGD071E)
- PWM-free (LG Display LGD071E)
- 2x SODIMMs and 2x M.2 slots
- Good I/O with four USB ports, optional Smart Card reader and Nano Sim slot
- 7 CPU options and 10 display variants
- The cooling can maintain high P and E core frequencies under 100% stress
- Quiet fan during full load
Cons
- No SD card slot
- Spongy lid
- Low sRGB coverage (LG Display LGD071E)
- The backlight of the keyboard is optional
