ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) vs HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16
62.7Performancespec-basedchip53.2
55.6chipGraphicschip52.5
26.5Displayspec-based31.4
50.7Batteryspec-based69.3
75.3Portabilityspec-based67.3
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA)2 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) scores 53.6 against 53.7 for HP EliteBook 8 G2a 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 G2 (B5405CAA)
- Stronger graphics score: 56 vs 53
- 15% lower weight: 1.48 kg vs 1.74 kg
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16
- 22% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS touchscreen (anti-glare, 100% sRGB) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 96GB) | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 77 Wh+22% |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.48 kg+15% | 1.74 kg |
| Thickness | 15.4 mm | 15.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, smart card reader (optional), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 5.0MP with IR and privacy shutter | 5 MP camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello | Fingerprint reader and face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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