ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) vs HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16
35.7chipPerformancespec-basedchip44.6
41.1chipGraphicschip55.6
—Displayspec-based31.4
50.7Batteryspec-based57.3
81.8Portabilityspec-based68.8
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)4 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) scores 49.5 against 49.4 for HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)
- 21% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 1.69 kg
- 12% lower thickness: 13.7 mm vs 15.5 mm
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 B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | Touchscreen (IPS or Value IPS by config, glossy, 16:10) | IPS LCD, anti-glare, 100% sRGB |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 5 335 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (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 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 68 Wh+8% |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.34 kg+21% | 1.69 kg |
| Thickness | 13.7 mm+12% | 15.5 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x 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 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 5MP IR AI camera |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello and fingerprint reader in the power button | Fingerprint reader, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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