•  Date Published: 30 Jul 2021
    • Intel Core i7-10510U
    • Intel UHD Graphics
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
    • 1.67 kg (3.7 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 359.7 x 233.8 x 19.2 mm (14.16" x 9.20" x 0.76")
    • Weight
    • 1.67 kg (3.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD)
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3
    • HDMI
    • 1.4
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Microphone
    • 3x Multi-Array Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2 Speakers, Bang & Olufsen
    • Optical drive

    Portability

    HP EliteBook 850 G7
    14.16" x 9.20" x 0.76" Dimensions
    1.67 kg (3.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +22% Weight

    Review

    HP EliteBook 850 G7 in-depth review

    Finally, HP has redesigned its top business lineup. The EliteBook was in great need of a fresh body since the last one was around for a couple of years now. Moreover, this device is aimed at a pretty pretentious segment of the market, so it won't be harmful to deliver something different once in a while.This notebook comes with Comet Lake-U processors and an optional GeForce MX250, so it should be pretty capable of handling your daily workload. What is more impressive is the upgradability, and the security enhancements you get. And while we are going to tell you about the former later in the video, it won't harm anyone to say, that the EliteBook 850 G7 has both IR face recognition, fingerprint scanner, and all of the HP security goodies you can think of.You can check the prices an[...]

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    Pros

    • Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (AUO AUOA08B)
    • Covers 97% of the sRGB gamut (AUO AUOA08B)
    • Good battery life
    • Supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory
    • Decent build quality
    • High maximum brightness (408 nits) and great color accuracy with our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO AUOA08B)A
    • Optional IR face recognition and fingerprint reader

    Cons

    • Our unit had an issue with the buttons above the touchpad
    • Lacks an SD card reader
    • The cooling struggles with combined load scenarios

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    This is a premium business machine that has a lot to offer both in terms of security, and upgradability.Check out all HP EliteBook 850 G7 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate If we have to be honest, this is one of the easiest notebooks to get inside. You just need to undo 5 Phillips-head screws and pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, starting from the back.2. Battery In terms of battery, HP has equipped the notebook with a 56Wh unit.3. Memory and storage To access the RAM, you need to re[...]

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