Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) vs HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14
46.6Performancespec-based52.9
87.6Graphicschip52.5
44.8Displayspec-based28.3
53.5Batteryspec-based57.3
40.2Portabilityspec-based76.4
5 spec wins — Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)5 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) scores 51.9 against 52 for HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 53
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 25% higher capacity: 85 Wh vs 68 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,279
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 40% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.4 kg
- 26% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 21 mm
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,611 vs 12,399
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (matte anti-glare, VRR, G-Sync support with RTX 5070 module) | IPS, anti-glare (low-power panel) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+10% | 455 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W, swappable Graphics Module) | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,878Top 37% | 2,914+1%Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,399Bottom 36% | 13,611+10%Bottom 50% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 13,644Top 31% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 85 Wh+25% | 68 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8.3 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 1.44 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 21 mm | 15.5 mm+26% |
| Material | CNC aluminum top cover with thixomolded magnesium alloy bottom cover | Aluminum chassis with at least 65% recycled metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 6x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD, 3.5mm audio options; four slots with display output and up to 240W charging, two with USB4), plus a USB-C port on the RTX 5070 module (display output, 240W charging) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (40Gbps, PD, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C (10Gbps, PD, DisplayPort 1.4), USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack, nano security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (AMD RZ717) | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2nd Gen, 9.2MP OmniVision OV08X sensor, 87° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 5 MP IR AI camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (Windows Hello and Linux libfprint compatible) | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (DIY Edition ships without an OS; Linux supported) | Windows 11 Pro |
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