HP EliteBook 650 G10

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Date Published: 04 Dec 2024

Intel Core i5-1335U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
512GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.78 kg (3.9 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.2 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

5.7 For Work Average

3.1 For Gaming Mediocre

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Specs

Display
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS

HDD/SSD
512GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2230 M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 See photo

RAM
16GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Aluminum

Dimensions
359.15 x 233.68 x 19.9 mm (14.14" x 9.20" x 0.78")

Weight
1.78 kg (3.9 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

1x USB Type-C
4.0, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.3

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD with Temporal Noise Reduction

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Array Microphone

Speakers
2x Stereo Speakers

Security Lock slot
Nano Lock

Portability

HP EliteBook 650 G10

14.14" x 9.20" x 0.78" Dimensions

1.78 kg (3.9 lbs) Weight

Average 15.6-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +14% Weight

Review

HP EliteBook 650 G10 in-depth review

Since we already have a review for the HP EliteBook 860 G10, now it's time to see what the HP EliteBook 650 G10 has to offer. The smaller sibling comes at a lower price and expectedly there are some cut downs here and there. The first noticeable difference is the 15.6" panel with a regular 16:9 aspect ratio.Speaking of which, there are ten display options (yes, ten) and we can spot some 768p units in the mix as well as a touchscreen variant. Still, most of the screens are 1080p models but read the specs very carefully before buying.Just like its premium "cousin", the 650 G10 version relies on Raptor Lake U or P-series CPUs. This time around, you get DDR4 memory which is a cost-saving solution. On the other hand, we can hint that the upgradability is good and the same applies to the[...]

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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

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Accessing the Internal ComponentsEnsure the HP EliteBook 650 G10 is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 5 Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Use a plastic tool to gently pry the bottom panel off, starting from the top two corners.Hint: Be careful when prying to avoid damaging the internal clips or the laptop casing.Step 2: Removing the BatteryDisconnect the battery by unplugging its connector from the motherboard. Remove the six Phillips-head screws securing the battery to the l[...]