HP ProBook 850 G5 review
HP ProBook 850 G5 — from 2017, 1.78 kg, performance 25.
Technical specifications
| Type | Business |
| Release year | 2017 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 8350U |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 1.78 kg |
Performance scores
A 2017 ProBook 850 G5 with low reliability and low performance, fairly priced
The HP ProBook 850 G5 (2017) pairs an 8th-gen Intel Core i5 8350U with 32 GB of RAM and lands at $373, slightly above the business-class median of about $297. It is an honest office machine with no standout strength: reliability is low at 19, the overall performance index is 24.88 against a median near 41, and there is no discrete GPU. The pricing is fair for the class, but no single metric leads the peers.
A workmanlike 8th-gen config
The i5 8350U is a capable 8th-gen quad-core processor for everyday office work, and 32 GB of RAM is comfortable headroom for that workload. There is no metric on which this laptop clearly leads its class — it is workmanlike rather than standout, and the fair pricing reflects that.
Reliability and performance are the trade-offs
The weak spot by level is graphics performance (integrated only — no gaming or GPU-accelerated creative work), but reliability (19) and overall performance (24.88) are both low for the class too. This is a competent work machine, not a powerhouse, and buyers should set expectations accordingly.
Depreciation tracking the class
From a base near $1300, the laptop has depreciated to $373 at roughly 7.6% per year, with a projected value around $319 in two years — a typical curve for a 2017 business model.
Pricier and cheaper peers bracket it
Slightly pricier options include the Dell Vostro 15 3515 ($403) and HP ProBook 470 G8 ($409); cheaper alternatives include the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 ($319) and HP EliteBook 835 G7 ($333), which offer similar business-class hardware for somewhat less.
Bottom line
The ProBook 850 G5 is a fair but unremarkable pick for stationary office work — email, documents, browsing — where the 8th-gen i5 and 32 GB of RAM are the main draws. Buyers who need GPU power, stronger overall performance, or higher reliability can find better peers at similar prices.
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⭐ What stands out
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graphics performance absent (no data or feature not provided).
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reliability is lower than typical business class (+55.3%) (low tier).
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overall performance is lower than typical business class (+40%) (low tier).
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🔁 Alternatives
Compromise axis: reliability ↔ price
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration is built for office apps, web browsing, and basic daily tasks.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 42.5) ↔ price (median 297.4).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 60) ↔ overall performance (median 41.5).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 62.5) ↔ battery life (median 3.3).
ProBook 850 G5: verdict
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