Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) vs HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13
32.4chipPerformancechip41.8
—Graphicschip56
29.8Displayspec-based39.6
81.4Batteryspec-based49.3
77.4Portabilityspec-based80.3
0 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2)7 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) scores 50.6 against 50.7 for HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 32
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 800 nits vs 500 nits
- 49% higher charging: 100 W vs 67 W
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Retina) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 800 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Apple M2 10-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 62 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18.3 h | — |
| Charging | 67 W | 100 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 1.31 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm | 15.5 mm+1% |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C 10Gbps (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), USB-A 5Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD | 5MP HDR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Optional IR camera and optional fingerprint sensor |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Monterey | Windows 11 Pro |
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