HP EliteBook 850 G3 i5-6300U 16GB 512GB 15.6" HD Silver

HP EliteBook 850 G3 15.6-inch business laptop

This HP EliteBook 850 G3 is a 15.6-inch business laptop built around an Intel Core i5-6300U dual-core processor running at 2.4 GHz with 3 MB L3 cache. It ships with 16 GB of memory and a 512 GB SSD for the operating system and applications. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 drives the 1366 x 768 non-touch display. Windows 10 Pro comes pre-installed. It suits office workers and students who need a ready-to-use machine for everyday productivity.

512 GB SSD and 16 GB memory configuration

The 512 GB solid-state drive replaces a traditional hard drive, so the system boots and launches programs faster than a mechanical disk would allow. Sixteen gigabytes of RAM matches the platform maximum, giving headroom for multiple browser tabs, office suites and light multitasking without swapping. Windows 10 Pro adds business-oriented features such as BitLocker encryption and remote desktop. No optical drive is fitted, keeping the chassis lighter.

Aluminium chassis with backlit keyboard

The silver aluminium chassis shows minor scratches and scuffs on the lid, bottom and sides consistent with a B-grade unit, while the screen, backlit keyboard and touchpad are rated A quality. A non-touch 15.6-inch panel keeps the hinge simple and the weight down. Bluetooth is built in for wireless peripherals. The SATA storage interface means the drive can be swapped for another 2.5-inch SATA SSD if more capacity is needed later.