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MagyarHP EliteBook Revolve 810 G3 Convertible Review
For the original German review, see here.
The HP EliteBook Revolve 810 is an 11.6-inch business convertible. It does not have a detachable tablet element but a rotating display. The model is the third generation of the series. HP did not change anything about the case. Changes can only be found inside: The third generation employs Broadwell processors. We have already tested models of the first (Ivy Bridge) and the second (Haswell) generation. Find out in our review if the new model can outshine its predecessors.
Among the competitors of the EliteBook are computers like the Toshiba Portégé Z20t-B, the Fujitsu Lifebook T935 or the Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2. Tablets like the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 can also be seen as competition.
Since all three EliteBook Revolve 810 models that were tested by us are identically constructed, we do not go into detail about the case, the connectivity, the input devices and the speakers. Respective information can be found in the review of the EliteBook Revolve 810 G1.
Connectivity
Our test device not only contained an LTE modem but also comes with a SIM card that can be used instantly. It is a prepaid card; therefore the user does not enter into any contracts. The card can be used both inside your home country and transnational ("Fearless Roaming"). Have a look on HP's website to find out where the card can be used. Those who register the included SIM card are granted a monthly data volume of 200 MB for a period of 3 years, which can be used in the country of your choice.
Display
The EliteBook is fitted with a touch display in the 11.6-inch format. It has a native resolution of 1366x768 pixels. Unfortunately, HP does not offer displays with higher resolution, which in our opinion is not understandable. The reason was to ensure that even older firm software is displayed correctly. Nevertheless, we cannot find any reason why HP does not offer a Full HD display, at least optionally. Still, the installed display did not disappoint. It offers a good brightness of 312.4 cd/m2. However, the displays of both predecessors shine even brighter (414.1 cd/m2).
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Brightness Distribution: 87 %
Center on Battery: 321 cd/m²
Contrast: 1006:1 (Black: 0.32 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 5.19 | 0.55-29.43 Ø5.2
ΔE Greyscale 4.36 | 0.57-98 Ø5.4
44.3% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
48.42% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
69.1% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
46.85% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.26
Contrast (1,006:1) and black value (0.32 cd/m2) of the display are equally pleasing. This time the Broadwell EliteBook outperforms its predecessors. The color spaces AdobeRGB and sRGB cannot be displayed. The coverage lies at 44.3% (AdobeRGB) and 68.6% (sRGB), respectively.
The good impression of the display is reinforced when it comes to color display. In delivery condition the DeltaE2000 deviation lies at a value of 5.19. The target value (DeltaE lower than 3) is not too far away. Furthermore, the display does not show a blue cast. Minor improvements can be achieved by calibrating the screen. The color deviation decreases slightly and the overall color display becomes more harmonious.
HP equipped the EliteBook with a viewing-angle stable IPS display. Therefore the screen can be viewed from any angle and position. The convertible is quite outdoor ready. However, this is primarily true for shady surroundings and cloudy skies. When it is sunny outside the reflective surface of the screen foils any outdoor activities.
| HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G3 IPS 1366x768 | HP EliteBook Revolve 810 IPS 1366x768 | Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C IPS 1920x1080 | Fujitsu LifeBook T935 IPS 1920x1080 | Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2 IPS 1920x1080 | Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 IPS 1920x1080 | Microsoft Surface Pro 3 IPS 2160x1440 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | -6% | -9% | 33% | ||||
| Display P3 Coverage | 46.85 | 43.9 -6% | 42.63 -9% | 63.6 36% | |||
| sRGB Coverage | 69.1 | 65.8 -5% | 63.6 -8% | 88.8 29% | |||
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 48.42 | 45.37 -6% | 44.1 -9% | 65.6 35% | |||
| Screen | -3% | -32% | -7% | 12% | -4% | 3% | |
| Brightness middle | 322 | 434 35% | 342 6% | 209 -35% | 365 13% | 380 18% | 355.3 10% |
| Brightness | 312 | 414 33% | 301 -4% | 193 -38% | 342 10% | 366 17% | 338 8% |
| Brightness Distribution | 87 | 91 5% | 76 -13% | 84 -3% | 86 -1% | 80 -8% | 91 5% |
| Black Level * | 0.32 | 0.6 -88% | 0.393 -23% | 0.25 22% | 0.329 -3% | 0.51 -59% | 0.33 -3% |
| Contrast | 1006 | 723 -28% | 870 -14% | 836 -17% | 1109 10% | 745 -26% | 1077 7% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 5.19 | 4.84 7% | 9.69 -87% | 3.48 33% | 4.37 16% | 4.57 12% | 4.72 9% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 4.36 | 3.69 15% | 9.27 -113% | 4.96 -14% | 2.8 36% | 3.46 21% | 6.53 -50% |
| Gamma | 2.26 97% | 2.6 85% | 2.95 75% | 2.51 88% | 2.3 96% | 2.43 91% | 2.17 101% |
| CCT | 5985 109% | 6547 99% | 6010 108% | 6712 97% | 6595 99% | 6063 107% | 6707 97% |
| Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998) | 44.3 | 42 -5% | 40.4 -9% | 59.37 34% | |||
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | -5% /
-4% | -21% /
-26% | -7% /
-7% | 12% /
12% | -4% /
-4% | 18% /
11% |
* ... smaller is better
Performance
With the EliteBook Revolve 810 G3 Hewlett Packard has an 11.6-inch business convertible in its product line. The processor provides more than enough computing power for everyday use. A TPM, a docking port and an LTE modem are on board. Our test device currently costs between 2,200 and 2,300 Euros (~$2467 and ~$2579). HP also has different equipment configurations in stock.
Processor
Our test configuration uses one of the most powerful ULV processors that Intel currently has to offer, the dual-core processor Core i7-5600U. The CPU is part of Intel's Broadwell processor range. The processor runs at a base speed of 2.6 GHz. The turbo allows speeds of up to 3.1 GHz (dual-core) and 3.2 GHz (single-core) respectively; however, it can only be activated in power-supply mode. Single-thread tests are run at 3.1 to 3.2 GHz and multithread tests at 2.7 to 2.8 GHz. Thus the multithread performance lies far behind the CPU's capabilities. In battery mode the CPU runs at a constant 2.6 GHz (=base speed). The deactivation of the turbo during battery mode was intentional by HP. Those who want to use the turbo in both modes need to activate the option "Enable Turbo Boost on DC" in the BIOS setup.
The Core i7-5600U processor is the successor of the Core i7-4600U CPU (Haswell). The latter uses a lower base speed (2.1 GHz) and a somewhat higher maximum speed (3.3 GHz). Due to the improvements of the Broadwell architecture and the higher first turbo level (3.1 GHz vs. 2.9 GHz), the Broadwell processor performs about 5 to 20% better than its Haswell predecessor.
| Sunspider - 1.0 Total Score (sort by value) | |
| HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G3 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2 | |
| Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total Score (sort by value) | |
| HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G3 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2 | |
| Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score (sort by value) | |
| HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G3 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2 | |
| Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 | |
| Peacekeeper - --- (sort by value) | |
| HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G3 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2 | |
| Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C | |
* ... smaller is better
System Performance
The hardware equipment of the EliteBook already indicates the computer's good system performance, which is proven in practice. The system runs fast and smoothly. We did not encounter any problems. Additionally it achieves very good results in the PCMark benchmarks. The user cannot improve the system's performance, since the convertible is already fitted with a solid state drive and the main memory runs in dual-channel mode.
| PCMark 7 Score | 5322 points | |
| PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2 | 3358 points | |
| PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2 | 3876 points | |
| PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2 | 4473 points | |
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| PCMark 8 - Work Score Accelerated v2 (sort by value) | |
| HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G3 | |
| HP EliteBook Revolve 810 G2 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2 | |
| Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 | |
| PCMark 7 - Score (sort by value) | |
| HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G3 | |
| HP EliteBook Revolve 810 G2 | |
| HP EliteBook Revolve 810 | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2 | |
| Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 | |
Storage Devices
A solid state drive by Samsung is in charge of the EliteBook's data storage. It is an M.2 model (full size) with an overall capacity of 256 GB. Around 200 GB is at the disposal of the convertible's user, while the remaining memory space is filled with the Windows installation and the recovery partition. The good transfer rates give no reason to complain about the SSD.
Graphics Card
Intel's HD Graphics 5500 serves as graphics card. The GPU supports DirectX 11.2 and runs at a speed of up to 950 MHz. Thus the graphics card has a 50 MHz higher speed than the GPU models that are used for Broadwell Core-i5 processors. Hence the EliteBook comes off a touch better in the 3DMark benchmarks. Furthermore, the EliteBook profits from its main memory in dual-channel mode. This allows better usage of the GPU and delivers better results.
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 1149 points | |
| 3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score | 53541 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 5369 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 712 points | |
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Gaming Performance
Even the dual-channel main memory and the slightly faster graphics core cannot make a gaming laptop out of the EliteBook. The hardware of the computer is able to display a few games smoothly with low resolution and low to medium graphics settings. Current top games such as GTA V never achieve playable frame rates.
| low | med. | high | ultra | |
| Tomb Raider (2013) | 56.7 | 28.8 | 18.4 | 8.7 |
| Thief (2014) | 17.3 | 11.3 | 9.2 | 4.3 |
| GRID: Autosport (2014) | 77.1 | 30 | 18.1 | 12.5 |
Emissions
System Noise
A business device like the EliteBook should, if possible, always run quietly or even inaudibly. This is true for the HP convertible, at least in idle mode. Usually the fan remains still. It is no surprise that it speeds up when under load. After all, it needs to cool a powerful Core-i7 processor. During the stress test we measure a sound pressure level of 37.2 dB, while the fan creates a quiet whistling sound that remains in the background. Its intensity is so low that it can be considered as acceptable.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 29.1 / 29.1 / 29.1 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 35.6 / 37.2 dB(A) |
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30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud |
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min:  , med:  , max:  Voltcraft sl-451 (15 cm distance) | ||
| HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G3 5500/5600U | HP EliteBook Revolve 810 G2 4400/4300U | HP EliteBook Revolve 810 4000/3437U | Fujitsu LifeBook T935 5500/5300U | Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 5500/5200U | Microsoft Surface Pro 3 4400/4300U | |
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| Noise | 1% | 0% | 4% | -1% | -4% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 29.1 | 28 4% | 28 4% | 29.2 -0% | 30 -3% | 30.1 -3% |
| Idle Average * | 29.1 | 28 4% | 28 4% | 29.2 -0% | 30 -3% | 30.2 -4% |
| Idle Maximum * | 29.1 | 34.4 -18% | 28 4% | 29.2 -0% | 30 -3% | 30.4 -4% |
| Load Average * | 35.6 | 32.9 8% | 37.2 -4% | 32.4 9% | 35.1 1% | 31.9 10% |
| Load Maximum * | 37.2 | 34.7 7% | 40.3 -8% | 32.4 13% | 36.9 1% | 44.4 -19% |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
During our stress test both CPU (2.5 GHz) and GPU (900 MHz) run only for the first few seconds at high speeds. Afterwards, the 15-watt throttling of the Broadwell chip is activated. Subsequently the processor runs at 1.2 to 1.3 GHz and the graphics core at 600 to 650 MHz. This behavior can be observed both for power-supply and battery modes. This throttling behavior also forced the predecessors of the EliteBook to limit its speeds. On the bright side, our test sample does not heat up significantly. Only three of the measurement points of the case come close to the 40 °C mark.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 39.9 °C / 104 F, compared to the average of 35.3 °C / 96 F, ranging from 19.6 to 55.7 °C for the class Convertible.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 39.5 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 36.7 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26.2 °C / 79 F, compared to the device average of 30.2 °C / 86 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 27.8 °C / 82 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(±) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.2 °C / 82.8 F (+0.4 °C / 0.8 F).
| HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G3 5500/5600U | HP EliteBook Revolve 810 G2 4400/4300U | HP EliteBook Revolve 810 4000/3437U | Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C 5300/5Y71 | Fujitsu LifeBook T935 5500/5300U | Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2 5300/5Y71 | Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 5500/5200U | Microsoft Surface Pro 3 4400/4300U | |
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| Heat | -7% | -18% | -7% | 4% | -8% | -3% | -18% | |
| Maximum Upper Side * | 39.9 | 42.6 -7% | 45.8 -15% | 48.3 -21% | 39.7 1% | 42.1 -6% | 40.4 -1% | 45.2 -13% |
| Maximum Bottom * | 39.5 | 40.2 -2% | 45.6 -15% | 43.2 -9% | 35.1 11% | 42.3 -7% | 40.9 -4% | 46.4 -17% |
| Idle Upper Side * | 28.4 | 30.4 -7% | 33.6 -18% | 28.9 -2% | 28.2 1% | 31.3 -10% | 29 -2% | 35.2 -24% |
| Idle Bottom * | 28.8 | 31.8 -10% | 35.5 -23% | 27.7 4% | 27.8 3% | 31.3 -9% | 29.7 -3% | 34.4 -19% |
* ... smaller is better
Energy Management
Power Consumption
During idle mode the EliteBook proves to be very frugal. We recorded a maximum power consumption of 5.4 watts. All in all this places it among its Haswell sister/predecessor models. The Ivy Bridge predecessor required almost double the energy. During the stress test the consumption of the Broadwell EliteBook rises to a maximum of 41.5 watts. Thus the power supply (nominal power: 45 watts) is almost pushed to its limits. However, this value is only observed for a few seconds and then the throttling sets in. During the rest of the stress test the power consumption remained at about 28 watts.
| Off / Standby | 0 / 0.1 Watt |
| Idle | 2.1 / 4 / 5.4 Watt |
| Load |
27.1 / 41.5 Watt |
   
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| HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G3 5500/5600U | HP EliteBook Revolve 810 G2 4400/4300U | HP EliteBook Revolve 810 4000/3437U | Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C 5300/5Y71 | Fujitsu LifeBook T935 5500/5300U | Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2 5300/5Y71 | Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 5500/5200U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 8% | -101% | 7% | -2% | -1% | -49% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 2.1 | 2.1 -0% | 7.1 -238% | 2.4 -14% | 2.1 -0% | 2 5% | 3.6 -71% |
| Idle Average * | 4 | 4.4 -10% | 9.6 -140% | 4.6 -15% | 5 -25% | 6 -50% | 8 -100% |
| Idle Maximum * | 5.4 | 4.6 15% | 10.8 -100% | 5.6 -4% | 5.6 -4% | 6.6 -22% | 8.9 -65% |
| Load Average * | 27.1 | 24.7 9% | 35.2 -30% | 15.6 42% | 24.6 9% | 17.6 35% | 32.7 -21% |
| Load Maximum * | 41.5 | 31.1 25% | 41.1 1% | 30.7 26% | 38 8% | 29.7 28% | 35.7 14% |
* ... smaller is better
Battery Runtime
The EliteBook achieves a runtime of 18:23 h in idle mode. Competitors such as the Toshiba Portégé Z20t-B-10C (26:56 h) last significantly longer. The idle mode is tested with the Battery Eater Reader's Test: The screen is set to the lowest brightness level, the energy-saving profile is activated and all radio modules are disabled. Under load the EliteBook shuts down after 1:53 h. Once again the Portégé (5:48) is much more durable. The runtime under load is assessed with the Battery Eater Classic Test: The screen is set to maximum brightness and the high-performance profile as well as all radio modules are activated.
The HP convertible terminates our practically oriented WLAN test after 8:19 h. Once more the Z20t-B (12:40 h) shows a better performance. During this test websites are automatically called up in 40-second intervals. The profile "Balanced" is activated and the display's brightness is around 150 cd/m2. We measure video playback by running the short film Big Buck Bunny (H.264 coding, 1920x1080 pixels) in a continuous loop. The radio modules are deactivated and the brightness set to around 150 cd/m2. The EliteBook achieved a runtime of 7:08 h. The Portégé (13:07 h) lasts longer.
After all, the EliteBook 810 Revolve G3 shows very good battery runtimes. The Broadwell processor allows significant runtime improvements in comparison to its sister and predecessor models. For instance, it lasts about 2 hours longer than the Haswell EliteBook in the WLAN test. It is no surprise that the Broadwell EliteBook cannot compete with the Portégé. On the one hand, the latter is equipped with a very frugal (and significantly less powerful) Core M processor and on the other hand it has a bigger battery capacity at its disposal (Toshiba: 72 Wh, HP: 44 Wh).
| HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G3 44 Wh | HP EliteBook Revolve 810 G2 44 Wh | HP EliteBook Revolve 810 44 Wh | Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10C 72 Wh | Fujitsu LifeBook T935 45 Wh | Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2 35 Wh | Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 47 Wh | Microsoft Surface Pro 3 42.2 Wh | |
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| Battery Runtime | -24% | 98% | -13% | 15% | -13% | 5% | ||
| Reader / Idle | 1103 | 458 -58% | 1616 47% | 1217 10% | 964 -13% | 788 -29% | 1096 -1% | |
| H.264 | 428 | 787 84% | 335 -22% | 360 -16% | ||||
| WiFi v1.3 | 499 | 760 52% | 368 -26% | |||||
| Load | 113 | 124 10% | 348 208% | 100 -12% | 197 74% | 117 4% | 124 10% | |
| WiFi | 362 | 315 | 396 | 433 | 504 |
Pros
Cons
Verdict
Hewlett Packard has refrained once again from changing the exterior of the third generation of the EliteBook Revolve 810. You still receive a premium convertible that is made of metal. The keyboard is another point that is very appealing to us. Changes can only be found inside. The G3 models of the EliteBook are equipped with Broadwell processors. Not only do they allow more computing and graphics power but also significantly longer battery runtimes. A much faster SSD in the M.2 format ensures a fast system. The models of the first generation of the EliteBook employed mSATA-SSDs. Usually the convertible runs quietly with minimum heat production. Thanks to the installed LTE modem, the device allows mobile access to the Internet or a corporate network. The computer is fitted with a SIM card (prepaid) that works instantly. We could not find any points of criticism concerning the display. HP installed a bright IPS display, which is rich in contrast.
Altogether, Hewlett Packard offers a well-designed convertible which does not show any real weaknesses. However, this comes at a high price: Almost 2,200 to 2,300 Euros (~$2467 and ~$2579) is the cost for our test device. In our opinion the price is too high. A similarly equipped convertible like the Fujitsu Lifebook T935 is about 200 Euros (~$224) cheaper.
HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G3
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04/18/2016 v5.1(old)
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