HP · 2021 · end of life
HP EliteBook 850 G8
2021, i7-1165G7
The 15.6-inch EliteBook for people who want a bigger screen and full keyboard layout, certified by HP for Ubuntu and built on the same Tiger Lake parts as the 840 G8.
from $420 last seen 2026-05-22
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- Best for office and web work study programming
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on build and keyboard, with no category below average.
- Battery 7/10
- Display 5/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 5/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- Dim 250-nit screen, weak in bright light
Linux
Excellent · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
8 or newer. Wi-Fi is the Intel AX201, fine out of the box.
Ubuntu certified: EliteBook 850 G8 (i7-1165G7), 20.04 LTS →Show full report
LTS, so the Tiger Lake hardware is signed off and a stock 22.04 or 24.04 install runs cleanly on kernel 5.8 or newer. Wi-Fi is the Intel AX201, fine out of the box. The webcam is plain UVC with no IPU6 dependency. As with every EliteBook the fingerprint reader has no working libfprint driver and stays dead on Linux. S3 sleep is available on this generation. Two SO-DIMM slots take DDR4-3200 to 64 GB. The Sure View privacy SKU is a brighter panel but the same Intel display path on Linux.
- Fedora Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Any current Fedora clears the Tiger Lake kernel floor. Fingerprint is the one hard loss.
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Two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots to 64 GB keep the 15-inch chassis serviceable.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i7-1165G7 |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 @ 60Hz, 250 nitsbest kept indoors |
| Weight | 1.75 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 56 Wh, around 9 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the HP EliteBook 850 G8 (2021, i7-1165G7) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). HP certified the 850 G8 with the i7-1165G7 on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, so the Tiger Lake hardware is signed off and a stock 22.04 or 24.04 install runs cleanly on kernel 5.8 or newer.
- What does the HP EliteBook 850 G8 (2021, i7-1165G7) cost?
- Last seen around 420 USD (2026-05-22). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- Is the HP EliteBook 850 G8 (2021, i7-1165G7) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 7/10 on value and 5/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the HP EliteBook 850 G8 (2021, i7-1165G7)?
- 1.75 kg (3.86 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 56 Wh pack, around 9 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 7/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
The HP EliteBook 850 G8 (2021, i7-1165G7) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $420 last seen 2026-05-22
Find remaining HP stockAs an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-22.
