HP EliteBook 865 G10 review – All-Metal Business Powerhouse with Quiet Performance

Verdict

The HP EliteBook 865 G10 is a snappy business device thanks to the Zen 4 CPU options. Still, we can advise you to avoid the base Ryzen 3 7440U which isn’t suitable for multitasking because it has just four cores. Our laptop has the optional Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U. The chip doesn’t dissipate tons of heat and that’s why it’s well-cooled by the modest-looking thermal system with one fan and a single heat pipe. Also, the CPU can maintain 3.32 GHz during long 100% loads which is good. At the same time, the fan is surprisingly quiet and the keyboard doesn’t feel too hot to the touch.

The upgradability is decent – two SODIMMs, one M.2 slot for Gen 4 SSDs, and a WWAN for LTE or 5G connectivity. The I/O is modern with its two Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 ports, HDMI 2.1, and optional Smartcard reader. It’s nice to see that all devices have a privacy shutter and Wi-Fi 6Е + Bluetooth 5.3. If you need an IR Web Camera for Windows Hello, you have to pay more for this function.

The spill-resistant keyboard is comfortable for long typing sessions and the touchpad is smooth and accurate. However, the backlight for the board is another optional feature.

The 16:10 IPS display (AUO AUO1AA7) is good for office usage because it lacks PWM usage and the viewing angles are wide. That’s all you need for normal work. Still, the color coverage is low.

The all-metal build feels premium to the touch thanks to the matte finish that doesn’t attract many smudges during usage. Overall, the chassis is solid with a few exceptions here and there. The battery life with the default 51.3Wh unit is long – more than 11 hours of either Web browsing or video playback. Don’t forget that you can get a 76Wh battery for even longer autonomous work away from the charger.

The HP EliteBook 865 G10 is a solid offer in its class thanks to the quiet fan, the snappy performance, the long battery life, and the comfortable input devices.

You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-elitebook-865-g10/

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HP EliteBook 865 G10

Processor

AMD Ryzen 5 7540U

VideoCard

AMD Radeon 740M

RAM

64GB RAM

STORAGE

2000GB SSD

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HP EliteBook 865 G10

Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U

VideoCard

AMD Radeon 780M

RAM

32GB RAM

STORAGE

2000GB SSD

Detailed review

HP EliteBook 865 G10

Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 7840U

VideoCard

AMD Radeon 780M

RAM

32GB RAM

STORAGE

1000GB SSD

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Author: Nikolay Palaozov

Author: eng. Kroum NikolovHead of Engineering at LaptopMedia.com, inventor and innovator with 40+ years of experience in electronics and high technology.

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