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Silver 15.6 inch HP EliteBook 850 G2 laptop closed lid

HP

HP EliteBook 850 G2 laptop Intel Core i5-5200U 2.20 GHz 8GB DDR3 500GB NVMe

SKU CH-CYTC-4V495

15.6-inch HD laptop with Intel Core i5-5200U, 8GB DDR3 and new 500GB NVMe SSD, sold without an operating system

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 5th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 5500
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage500 GB
  • Display resolution1366 × 768
  • 6" HD display shows clear detail at 1366 x 768
  • Dual-core i5-5200U reaches 2.70 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 8 GB DDR3 memory handles everyday workloads smoothly
  • 500 GB NVMe SSD boots fast and stores key files
  • No operating system pre-installed lets you choose your own OS

15.6-inch HD business laptop

The HP EliteBook 850 G2 delivers a 15.6-inch HD panel at 1366 x 768 resolution driven by an Intel Core i5-5200U dual-core processor. It ships with 8GB DDR3 memory and a new 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD. The unit arrives without an operating system so the buyer installs their preferred platform.

Upgrade from mechanical storage and 4GB RAM

Replacing a traditional hard drive with the included NVMe SSD cuts boot and application load times dramatically. Moving from 4GB to the installed 8GB DDR3 removes the memory bottleneck that stalls multitasking on older business notebooks. The jump is worthwhile when daily workflows involve multiple browser tabs, office suites and light virtualisation.

8GB memory and 500GB NVMe headroom

The 8GB DDR3 configuration handles typical office workloads, web research and video conferencing without paging. The 500GB NVMe drive accommodates a full OS install, local mail archives and project files with room to spare. Memory caps at 16GB across two slots, so heavier virtualisation or large dataset work will require an upgrade. Storage expansion depends on available M.2 slots not detailed here.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $299.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product lineEliteBook
Model nameEliteBook 850 G2
Product colorSilver
Design styleUltrabook
Product typeMainstream
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 5th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i5-5200U
CPU coresDual-core Processor
Turbo clock speed2.7 GHz
Memory
Memory size8 GB
Total memory slots2
Maximum supported memory16 GB
Storage
SSD storage500 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration500 GB SSD M.2 NVMe PCIe
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1366 × 768
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatHD
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 5500
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
Size & build
Overall dimensions9.98 in × 14.78 in × .84 in
Product weight4–4.9 lb (1.81–2.22 kg)
Software
Operating systemNo

Questions about this item

Does the 15.6 inch 1366 x 768 screen bezel use standard mounting points for a replacement panel?

The display is a non-touch HD panel; any replacement must match the 15.6 inch size and the 1366 x 768 resolution.

What is the correct order to seat the DDR3 modules in the two memory slots during installation?

Insert each module at an angle until the gold contacts disappear, then press down firmly until both side clips click into place.

When the M.2 NVMe drive reaches its write endurance limit, what capacity replacement should be sourced?

The factory drive is 500 GB; any M.2 NVMe SSD of equal or larger capacity can be used as a direct replacement.

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