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Silver 15.6 inch HP EliteBook 850 G3 laptop closed lid

HP

HP EliteBook 850 G3 laptop, i7-6600U 2.60 GHz, 16GB DDR4, 2TB SSD

SKU CH-YERB-J291D

A 15.6-inch HD business laptop with an Intel Core i7-6600U processor, 16GB DDR4 memory and a new 2TB SATA SSD running Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 520
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution1366 × 768
  • 6" HD display shows clear detail at 1366 x 768
  • Dual-core i7-6600U reaches 3.40 GHz turbo for responsive speed
  • 16GB DDR4 handles multiple apps without slowdown
  • 2TB SSD stores large libraries and boots fast
  • Expandable to 32 GB memory for future upgrades

Purpose-built business laptop

The HP EliteBook 850 G3 targets professionals who need a 15.6-inch machine with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 2 TB SATA SSD. A dual-core Intel Core i7-6600U running at 2.60 GHz handles office suites, web apps and video calls. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed.

Thermal behaviour under load

The 15-watt U-series processor sustains its base clock during long document or spreadsheet sessions. When Turbo Boost reaches 3.40 GHz the integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 shares the same thermal envelope, so extended 3-D or encoding tasks will throttle after several minutes. The HD 1366 x 768 panel keeps GPU demand modest.

Installation and common issues

Memory upgrades use two SODIMM slots supporting up to 32 GB total. The 2.5-inch SATA drive bay accepts standard SSDs without adapters. Drivers for Windows 10 Pro are available from the vendor support site; the 365-day parts-and-labour coverage applies to hardware defects only.

How it compares

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

Price $493.99
Cheaper than about 60% 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 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product lineEliteBook
Model nameEliteBook 850 G3
Product colorSilver
Design styleUltrabook
Product typeWorkstation
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i7-6600U
CPU coresDual-core Processor
Turbo clock speed3.4 GHz
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Total memory slots2
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Storage
SSD storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 TB SSD 2.5 in SATA
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1366 × 768
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatHD
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 520
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
Size & build
Overall dimensions10.1 in × 15.09 in × .76 in
Product weight4–4.9 lb (1.81–2.22 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the EliteBook 850 G3 get when the Intel Core i7-6600U runs at its 3.40 GHz turbo frequency for long periods?

The dual-core i7-6600U has a low 15 W TDP, so the single fan stays quiet and the chassis remains only warm to the touch during sustained workloads.

Which ports and cables must I already own to connect external displays to the HD 1366 x 768 panel?

The laptop provides full-size HDMI and VGA outputs; carry an HDMI-to-HDMI or VGA-to-VGA cable that matches your monitor.

Can I keep using my existing DDR4 SO-DIMM modules when the two memory slots already hold 16 GB?

Yes, the two slots accept standard DDR4 SO-DIMMs up to 32 GB total, so your current sticks will work if they are DDR4.

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