✅ HP EliteBook 845 G8 Touch – Ryzen 3 Pro 5500U, 16 GB / 256 GB SSD

🧩 Processor (APU)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5500U

6 cores / 12 threads (Cezanne, Zen 3)

Base 2.1 GHz, turbo up to ~4.0 GHz

8 MB L3 cache

15 W default TDP (configurable)

💻 Memory & Storage

16 GB DDR4‑3200 MHz SDRAM (dual‑channel, 2 × 8 GB SODIMM, upgradable to 64 GB)

256 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 SSD (upgradeable, usually supports up to 2 TB) 

🖥 Display

14.0″ Full HD (1920×1080), IPS, anti‑glare, WLED backlit

Touchscreen-enabled (capacitive touch support)

Standard panel: ~250 cd/m² brightness, ~45 % NTSC gamut; optional brighter panels exist on other sub-models but typical is 250 nits / 45 % NTSC 

🎨 Graphics

Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics (shared UMA memory, exact Vega configuration may vary; likely similar to Vega 7 on the 5500U)

🔊 Audio & Camera

Bang & Olufsen‑tuned dual stereo speakers

Built‑in 3‑array microphone

HD 720p IR webcam with physical privacy shutter (Windows Hello support)

🌐 Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6 Intel AX200 (2×2) + Bluetooth 5 (some sources say v5.2)

Ports:

2 × USB‑C 3.2 Gen 2 (simulate DisplayPort 1.4, USB Power Delivery)

2 × USB‑A 3.2 Gen 1 (one with charging)

HDMI 2.0

Headphone/mic combo jack (3.5 mm)

Optional RJ‑45 Ethernet (in some SKUs)

Optional nano‑SIM slot

Smart card reader, Kensington/Nano lock slot

🔐 Security & Build

Aluminum chassis, MIL‑STD‑810H certified for durability

TPM 2.0 chip

Fingerprint reader

HP enterprise-grade security stack: Sure Start Gen 6, Sure Click, Sure Sense, Sure Recover Gen 4, BIOSphere Gen 6, etc. (widely consistent across EliteBook 845 G8)

⌨ Keyboard & Input

Spill-resistant backlit HP Premium keyboard

Precision touchpad + integrated pointing stick (DualPoint)

Touch support via touchscreen

🔋 Battery & AC Adapter

3-cell, 53 Wh lithium‑polymer “Long Life” battery

Up to ~18 hours of runtime claimed (typical usage)

Fast charging: ~50 % in ~30 minutes with 45 W adapter (depending on config) 

HP Smart 45 W (or 65 W in some regions)

⚖ Physical Specs

Dimensions: ~323.3 × 214.6 × 17.9 mm (~12.7 × 8.44 × 0.7 in)

Weight: ~1.37–1.49 kg (3.0–3.3 lb), depending on configuration and included modules 

💾 Software & Warranty

Typically ships with Windows 10 Pro 64‑bit, upgradeable to Windows 11 Pro

Bundled security and management utilities: HP Support Assistant, Power Manager, QuickDrop, Manageability Integration Kit, etc.

Warranty varies by region (often 1–3 years on parts & labor)

🔍 Real‑world Notes & Known Issues

CPU throttling: Some users report under heavy sustained loads (e.g. rendering/gaming) the Ryzen chip may drop from full 25 W down to around 15 W, impacting boost performance (possibly BIOS or power‑management behavior)

Heat and fan noise: Under Linux, some users experienced persistent fan activity and elevated surface temperatures — Windows yields much better thermal behavior 

Display limitations: The default panel is 250 nits and 45 % NTSC, which may appear dim or color‑limited compared to brighter options on other EliteBook variants 

✅ Summary Table