HP EliteBook 850 G7 Review

HP EliteBook 850 G7 i5,
Operating system
Feature Description
Pre-installed (Windows) Windows 10 Pro 64 (recommended by HP)
This PC runs on Windows 11 Pro

Processors
Feature Description
Intel Core i5-10210U Processor 1.6 GHz, up to 4.2 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost technology
6 MB cache, 4 cores
Intel UHD Graphics
Chipset Integrated with the processor
Graphics
Feature Description
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
NOTE:
Ultra High-definition (HD) content is required to view ultra-high-definition images.
Supports HD decode
DirectX 12
HDMI 1.4b
Display
Feature Description
Non-touch display 39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal FHD IPS eDP and PSR WLED-backlit bent with HP Sure View Reflect Integrated Privacy Screen, Ambient Light Sensor for HD and IR camera, 1000 nits, 72% NTSC (1920 x 1080)
Supported display resolutions Support resolutions up to 4K at 30 Hz via HDMI v1.4b
Supports resolutions up to 4K at 60 Hz via DisplayPort

Resolutions are dependent upon monitor capability, and resolution and color depth settings.
Memory
Feature Description
Standard (2) SODIMMs
Both slots are customer accessible/upgradeable
DDR4 SODIMMS, the system runs at 2666 MT/s
Supports dual-channel memory
Configurations 16 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB)
Maximum 64 GB
Storage/drives
Feature Description
Primary M.2 Solid State Drive storage 256 GB PCIe NVMe Value SSD

Ports/slots
Feature Description
Ports (2) USB 3.1 Type-C port with Thunderbolt support
(2) USB 3.1 Gen 1 port (1 charging)
(1) HDMI 1.4 (cable sold separately)
(1) Headphone/microphone combo jack
(1) AC power input port
Slot (1) Nano SIM card slot
(1) Smartcard reader (optional)
(1) Nano security lock slot (lock sold separately)
Audio/multimedia
Feature Description
Audio by Bang & Olufsen
(2) Integrated stereo speakers
Integrated 3 Multi-array Microphone
Camera (sold separately or as an optional feature) 720p HD camera
720p HD and IR camera
NOTE:
HD content is required to view HD images.
Sensors Ambient light sensor
Hall Sensor
Networking/communication
Feature Description
Wireless LAN (WLAN) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5 combo, vPro
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5 combo, non-vPro

Miracast support Yes
Keyboard/pointing device/function keys
Feature Description
HP Premium Keyboard-Spill-resistant
Optional backlit keyboard and DuraKeys
Pointing device Glass click pad with multi-touch gestures enabled (taps enabled as default)
Microsoft Precision Touchpad default gestures supported

Software/security
Feature Description
BIOS HP BIOSphere Gen5 (available on select platforms)
HP Sure Start Gen6
HP DriveLock/HP Automatic DriveLock
BIOS Update via Network
Power On Authentication
Master Boot Record Security
HP Secure Erase (methods outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-88)
Pre-boot Authentication
Absolute Persistence Module

Communication/connectivity HP Connection Optimizer
HP Value add software HP Sure Recover Gen3 (requires internet connection and not for systems with multiple drives)
HP Hotkey Support
HP Image Assistant
HP Jumpstart
HP Support Assistant (requires Windows and internet access)
HP Noise Cancellation software
Microsoft products Buy Office (sold separately)
Manageability HP Driver packs (available for download)
HP System Software Manager (SSM) (available for download)
HP BIOS Configuration Utility (BCU) (available for download)
HP Client Catalog (available for download)
HP Management Integration Kit Gen4 for Microsoft SCCM (available for download)

HP Fingerprint Sensor (sold separately or as an optional feature)
Windows Defender (opt-in and internet connection required for updates)
For Windows 10, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 (Infineon SLB9670)
Common Criteria EAL4+ Certified
Other standard security features Serial, USB enable/disable (via BIOS)
Power-on password (via BIOS)
Setup password (via BIOS)
HP Sure Click (available on select HP platforms and supports Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Chromium)
HP Sure Sense (requires Windows)
Support for chassis padlocks and cable lock devices
Power
Feature Description
Power adapters HP Smart 65 W External AC power adapter
Power cord 1.0 m (3.28 ft) 3-wire plug
Primary battery HP Long Life 3-cell, 53 Wh Li-ion
NOTE:
The battery is internal and not replaceable by the customer.
Supports fast charging
NOTE:
Recharges the battery up to 50% within 30 minutes when the system is off or in standby mode.
Battery life Up to 23 hours
Battery weight 0.205 g (0.45 lb)
Weight/dimensions
Specification Description
Weight Non-touch
Starting at 1.71 kg (3.77 lb)
NOTE:
Weight varies by configuration and components.
Dimensions (W x D x H) Non-touch (WLAN only)
35.97 x 23.37 x 1.93 cm (14.16 x 9.20 x 0.76 in)