HP EliteDesk 800 G5 review: specs, options & used prices

What this machine is

The HP EliteDesk 800 G5 belongs to the class of machines that filled offices for years and now fills the secondary market — practical, repairable, and priced accordingly.

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 $126 (14 active listings at the time of writing).

Configurations you will actually see

Configurations we track pair the EliteDesk 800 G5 with the Core i5-9500, Core i5-9500T, Core i5-9600 and Core i7-9700. These are 9th-generation Intel Core parts. From the 8th generation on, these generally meet Windows 11 requirements. 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 32 GB (8 GB, 16 GB, 32 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 1TB SSD, 256GB SSD and 512GB SSD.

Upgrade path and running costs

The full-size case leaves room for standard parts and a conventional power supply, which makes this one of the easiest classes of machine to upgrade and repair.

Who it fits

If the task is browsing, office documents, video calls, or a kiosk/POS role, the EliteDesk 800 G5 does the job at a low sensible price.

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

Verdict

The case for the EliteDesk 800 G5 is simple: standard parts, predictable supply, and a price that leaves room in the budget for upgrades.

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 $80 to $563, and most of that spread is configuration, not condition.

Our composite LB Score currently sits at 15/100 — a score that mostly reflects the platform age — use it to compare like with like, not against modern hardware.