HP EliteBook 845 G8 (AMD)

HP EliteBook 845 G8 (AMD)

The HP EliteBook 845 G8 is a business laptop that is currently very popular among users. Not only does it possess a luxurious, elegant design and stable performance, but it also features long-lasting battery life to meet all your work needs. However, what are the standout advantages of this laptop compared to its competitors in the same segment? Let’s join Hung Phat in reviewing this product in the article below.

Luxurious and elegant HP EliteBook 845 G8 design

The HP 845 G8 is a typical design of the EliteBook series—one of the most elegant and modern office laptop lines. The G8’s slim silver aluminum chassis features unique curves and rounded edges. The stylized, glossy HP logo further enhances its elegance. The single hinge is sturdy and smooth, allowing you to easily open the lid with one hand.

With these materials, the HP Elitebook 845 G8 has passed 12 MIL-STD 810H tests, plus 120,000 hours of reliability testing through HP’s Comprehensive Test Process. Weighing 1.34kg with dimensions of 12.74 x 8.45 x 0.7 inches, the 845 G8 allows users to easily slip it into a backpack or handbag for school or work.

Vibrant display quality

The 14-inch Full HD IPS screen (1920×1080 pixels) produces crystal-clear images with saturated and very bright colors. The measured brightness is 250 nits, featuring integrated HP Sure View privacy technology. Black levels and contrast are generally good, and the high brightness makes it perfect for outdoor use on a matte screen.

HP Sure View protects sensitive information displayed on your computer screen by making it difficult for onlookers to view from the sides. However, it has one drawback: limited viewing angles compared to standard IPS panels.

Ports on the HP Elitebook 845 G8

The HP Elitebook 845 G8 is equipped with a diverse range of connectivity ports. On the left side, users will find a nano security slot, two USB Type-A 3.1 Gen 1 ports, a charging port, a combined headphone/microphone jack, and a smart card reader. On the right side, there is a power connector, an HDMI 2.0 port, two USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 ports, and an optional nano SIM card slot.

Wireless connectivity is handled by a Realtek Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2×2 and Bluetooth 5 combo card. WiFi 6 speeds were excellent during our testing with a UniFi WiFi 6 wireless access point. Bluetooth connectivity is reliable with mice or keyboards.

Keyboard & Touchpad

The black rubber Chiclet-style keys on the HP EliteBook are very responsive with good tactile feedback. The key travel is relatively deep with a logical layout. The keys are quiet, making no noise during typing. Additionally, the keyboard features spill resistance with drainage holes beneath the vents, protecting your computer in case of accidents. The keys also have two levels of backlight, which is convenient for users working at night.

The ClickPad features a large, smooth glass surface with multi-touch gestures enabled. Two buttons are integrated into the touchpad and performed well during testing. Microsoft Precision drivers ensure an accurate finger gesture experience. The EliteBook also includes a Trackpoint above the ClickPad with two physical buttons. The Trackpoint takes a little time to get used to at first, but you will soon switch naturally between the Trackpoint and ClickPad depending on your habit. The two physical buttons operate smoothly.

Audio & Webcam

The EliteBook 845 G8 is equipped with Bang & Olufsen speakers located along the edges of the keyboard. The audio is good for video calls, complemented by a 3-array microphone. The sound quality is above average but lacks bass and has moderate volume levels. Additionally, the EliteBook 845 G8 integrates HP Audio Control software, which is very helpful as it allows you to adjust the equalizer to get closer to your optimal audio configuration.

The 720p HD Webcam is surrounded by ambient light sensors and an infrared camera for facial authentication with Windows Hello. The webcam is standard, with video quality being below average with somewhat washed-out colors.

HP EliteBook 845 G8 offers stable performance

Our review unit today features the AMD Ryzen 5 5600U APU inside the EliteBook 845 G8. Running at a base clock of 2.3 GHz and a max boost clock of up to 4.2 GHz, it features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a TDP of 15 to 25 watts.

Additionally, with the support of 8GB DDR4 memory and a 256GB PCIe NVme M.2 SSD, the EliteBook can open 30 Chrome tabs and 5 YouTube videos without experiencing lag.

The Ryzen 5 5600U APU also integrates AMD Radeon™ Vega Graphics, which operates very stably and handles light photo and video editing tasks. Therefore, it can play light games at low 1080P settings. For example: Fortnite, LoL, and CS: Go will run at low to medium settings.

Battery life

According to HP, this laptop is equipped with a 3-cell, 53Whr Li-ion battery. When reducing brightness to 50% and performing only light office applications, the HP Elitebook 845 G8 provides a battery life ranging from 7 to 9 hours. Additionally, the EliteBook supports HP Fast Charge, reaching up to 50% in 30 minutes with the slim 65W AC adapter.