ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) vs HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16
35.7chipPerformancespec-basedchip44.6
41.1chipGraphicschip55.6
41.6Displayspec-based31.4
53.3Batteryspec-based57.3
88.6Portabilityspec-based68.8
3 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA)4 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) scores 49.3 against 49.4 for HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA)
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
- 35% lower thickness: 10 mm vs 15.5 mm
- 24% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 1.69 kg
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16
- Stronger graphics score: 56 vs 41
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (non-touch, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated, DisplayHDR True Black 600) | IPS LCD, anti-glare, 100% sRGB |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+50% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 5 335 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (2 Xe3 cores, integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 68 Wh+5% |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg+24% | 1.69 kg |
| Thickness | 10 mm+35% | 15.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (CNC-milled 6000-series) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 3.5mm combo audio jack, Kensington Nano Security Slot | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), HDMI 2.1, USB-A (5Gbps), 3.5mm audio jack, smartcard reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 5MP IR AI camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in the power button (FIDO2) | Fingerprint reader, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook A7 (A7406CMA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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