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Silver HP EliteBook 850 G2 laptop, 15.6 inch FHD non-touch screen, closed clamshell form factor

HP

HP EliteBook 850 G2 laptop Intel Core i5-5300U 8GB DDR3 500GB SSD 15.6" FHD

SKU CH-23NG-3MF88

A 15.6-inch FHD business laptop with an Intel Core i5-5300U processor, 8GB DDR3 memory and a new 500GB SATA 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 resolution1920 × 1080
  • Sharp 15.6" FHD display at 1920 x 1080 resolution
  • Responsive dual-core i5-5300U up to 2.90 GHz turbo
  • 8 GB DDR3 memory expandable to 16 GB
  • Fresh 500 GB SATA SSD for fast boot
  • Clean slate with no operating system pre-installed

HP EliteBook 850 G2 business laptop

The HP EliteBook 850 G2 is a 15.6 inch FHD business laptop powered by an Intel Core i5-5300U dual-core processor with a 2.90 GHz turbo frequency. It ships with 8GB of DDR3 memory and a new 500GB 2.5 inch SATA SSD. No operating system is included, so the buyer must provide their own Windows or Linux installation.

User-replaceable memory and storage

Two memory slots allow the 8GB to be expanded to a maximum of 16 GB using DDR3 modules. The 2.5 inch SATA drive bay makes SSD replacement straightforward with basic hand tools. The only common difficulty is forgetting that no OS is pre-installed, which leaves the machine unbootable until the user creates installation media and completes the setup themselves.

Sustained workload thermal behaviour

Under continuous load the dual-core i5-5300U will throttle from its 2.90 GHz turbo toward the 2.30 GHz base frequency as the slim chassis dissipates heat. The Intel HD Graphics 5500 shares system memory and thermal budget, so combined CPU and GPU tasks accelerate the slowdown. For long compiles or video exports expect performance to settle at the base clock rather than the peak turbo.

How it compares

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

Price $204.99
Cheaper than about 92% 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 styleStandard
Product typeMainstream
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 5th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i5-5300U
CPU coresDual-core Processor
Turbo clock speed2.9 GHz
Memory
Memory size8 GB
Total memory slots2
Maximum supported memory16 GB
Storage
SSD storage500 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration500 GB SSD 2.5 in SATA
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
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

How do I confirm the 15.6" FHD panel is running at its native 1920 x 1080 resolution after setup?

Open the display settings in your chosen operating system and verify the resolution is set to 1920 x 1080; the Intel HD Graphics 5500 driver will list the panel's native timing as the recommended mode.

The description says "No Operating System" — what hardware components are included in the box and what must I source myself?

The box contains the EliteBook 850 G2 with the Intel Core i5-5300U, 8 GB DDR3 already installed, the new 500 GB 2.5" SATA SSD fitted, the 15.6" FHD non-touch screen, webcam and Bluetooth hardware. You must provide an operating system licence and installation media.

I see the memory ceiling is 16 GB across two slots — which upgrade path reaches that limit?

The system ships with 8 GB in one slot; add a matching 8 GB DDR3 module in the second slot to reach the 16 GB maximum.

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