HP EliteDesk 800 G2 review: specs, options & used prices

What this machine is

As used-market small form factors go, the HP EliteDesk 800 G2 is a known quantity: standard parts, a wide configuration ladder, and steady supply on the secondary market.

Corporate fleets retire machines like this in batches, which is why the used supply is steady and prices stay predictable.

Tracked used listings cluster around a median of $76 (8 active listings at the time of writing).

Configurations you will actually see

The CPU options we track for the EliteDesk 800 G2 are the Core i5-6500 and Core i5-6500T. These are 6th-generation Intel Core parts. This generation predates official Windows 11 support, worth factoring in if a modern OS baseline matters to you. T-suffixed variants are the lower-wattage versions of the same chips: cooler and quieter, a little slower.

Memory options run from 8 GB to 16 GB (8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB). 8 GB is workable for one person; 16 GB is the comfortable setting for typical office and home use.

Solid-state storage options include 256GB SSD and 512GB SSD.

Hard-disk listings (512GB HDD) also exist — an SSD remains the single most noticeable upgrade on this class of machine.

Upgrade path and running costs

The compact chassis accepts standard low-profile parts, and drive bays are typically accessible without tools. The trade-off is a small, often proprietary power supply — check it before planning any graphics add-on.

Our compactness rating for this chassis: 75/100 — compact by design.

Who it fits

If the task is browsing, office documents, video calls, or a kiosk/POS role, the EliteDesk 800 G2 does the job at a low sensible price. It predates official Windows 11 support, which makes it a natural Linux or light-duty candidate — a real factor if a modern OS baseline is required.

The spec sheet carries the full option ladder and tracked prices; for context, browse the desktop catalog or the HP desktops page.

Verdict

Judged as a tool rather than a toy, the EliteDesk 800 G2 holds a clear niche at the sensible end of the used market.

Buy it when you need a cheap, repairable machine for its class of work, and verify the configuration before paying — RAM and storage vary widely between listings. Tracked prices span $60 to $130, and most of that spread is configuration, not condition.

Our composite LB Score currently sits at 10/100 — a score that mostly reflects the platform age — use it to compare like with like, not against modern hardware.