alaTest
>
Computers
>
Laptops
>
HP EliteBook 850 G4 (15.6-Inch, 2017) Series

HP EliteBook 850 G4 (15.6-Inch, 2017) Series

28 reviews

Dec, 2024

Positive
portability (8)
performance (8)
screen (5)
reliability (3)
image quality (2)

Negative
price (3)

General overview
Price comparison

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 reviews of HP EliteBook 850 G4 (15.6-Inch, 2017) Series. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability and reliability. The screen and portability are also mentioned favorably, but many are negative about the price.

performance, portability, screen, reliability, usability

price

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP EliteBook 850 G4 (15.6-Inch, 2017) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 28 reviews)

Expert Reviews

User Reviews

Review Ratings

(37% of reviews)
Show all 5 star reviews (37% of reviews)
Show all 4 star reviews (4% of reviews)
Show all 3 star reviews (4% of reviews)
Show all 2 star reviews (19% of reviews)
Show all 1 star reviews

Features

performance
Show positive (80%)Show negative (20%)(Show all)

portability
Show positive (89%)Show negative (11%)(Show all)

screen
Show positive (71%)Show negative (29%)(Show all)

price
Show positive (40%)Show negative (60%)(Show all)

reliability
Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)

More features

Showing 17 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews

Disclaimer:

Below is a list of reviews for this or similar products. If you think this grouping is wrong please click here to flag.
Read more on our FAQ’s page.

Showing 1 - 10 of 17 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (11)

Expert review by : Benjamin Herzig (notebookcheck.net)

HP EliteBook 850 G4 (Core i5, Full HD) Laptop Review

A tradition of poor angles. HP sent out its updated EliteBooks to fight for the affection of business users and the hearts and minds of big business purchasing managers alike. Our extensive review is going to reveal whether they will be won over by the...

high-quality sturdy case ; mostly well-working input devices ; very cool and quiet ; energy efficient and long battery life ; three-year warranty ; decent performance

unacceptable TN panel with PWM-flickering ; no Thunderbolt 3 ; arduous maintenance ; comparatively expensive

Summing up the EliteBook 850 G4 is rather frustrating. While HP does tick all the right boxes with this device, it still manages to disappoint in the end. The case is very well built and sturdy, the input devices are decent (although not perfect),...

Mar, 2017

Partner Source

Read the full review

Expert review by (laptopmedia.com)

HP EliteBook 850 G4 review – HP’s surprisingly expensive business solution

Like in almost every market segment, the high-end business segment is oversaturated with plenty of options to choose from. HP's EliteBook series have always been there and remain as one of th…

Decent build;Thin and light;Excellent input devices;The screen doesn’t use PWM above 100 cd/m2 (30%);Extra long battery life

Pricey;Uses a TN panel instead of at least budget IPS display;Lacks that “premium feel”;The GPU reaches high temperatures and results in overheating during extended workload

Jul, 2017

laptopmedia.com

Read the full review

Consumer review (hp.com)

great features

Elite book... Never worked. I am not happy. Does not surf. Looks great. it is light. Not sure about the battery life because it does not work. backlighting seems great, but not really necessary because elite book does not work. anyway, I was so excited...

Feb, 2018

Read the full review

Consumer review (hp.com)

Love the Computer

The computer is lightweight, fast and quiet. I love it, but am very disappointed with Windows 10, no photo viewer, has Microsoft ads, needs additional software for standard features in previous versions. The start menu was cluttered with links for...

Feb, 2018

Read the full review

Consumer review (hp.com)

I bought a $1400 paperweight.

HP sold me me a laptop with no wireless LAN or bluetooth. This is essentially worthless. I can't do anything with it if I can't connect to the Internet. That was a waste of $1400. Furthermore, I contacted HP as soon as I discovered the issue. After...

Jan, 2018

Read the full review

Consumer review (hp.com)

Defective screen

I could hardly set this laptop up. I had to use Narrator to tell me what button the cursor was over. When I finally got it set up, I realized the screen was defective. The bottom inch or so of the screen acted like it was trying to emulate a second...

Dec, 2017

Read the full review

Consumer review (hp.com)

Powerful Laptop to get the job done.

This laptop is very fast and powerful. It will do everything you need and more. Highly recommend the docking station. Works like a desktop, with the portability of a laptop. This laptop is also very lightweight and slim.

Nov, 2017

Read the full review

Consumer review (hp.com)

Great Product

Very happy with this notebook.

Nov, 2017

Read the full review

Consumer review (hp.com)

Excellent Laptop

I've had the HP 850 for over 3 years experiencing excellent reliability and very good performance.

Nov, 2017

Read the full review

Consumer review (hp.com)

Computer was difficult

I purchased this laptop for the good power with the i7 , the SSD and the fact it had a sim slot. I could not believe how slow the computer was. I have a old hp with a i5 in it and it blew this one away! maybe I had some sort of manufacturer defect...

Sep, 2017

Read the full review