HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
52.9Performancespec-based39.1
52.5chipGraphicschip55.7
28.3Displayspec-based26.5
57.3Batteryspec-based81.3
76.4Portabilityspec-based72.8
7 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2a 141 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 scores 52 against 51.9 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,611 vs 10,575
- 29% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 22 mm
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 455 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
- Stronger graphics score: 56 vs 53
- 12% lower weight: 1.27 kg vs 1.44 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,618 vs $2,279
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS, anti-glare (low-power panel) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 455 nits+14% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard) | LPDDR5X-6800 (LPCAMM2 module, replaceable) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,914+13%Top 30% | 2,576Bottom 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,611+29%Bottom 50% | 10,575Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 68 Wh+13% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18.1 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.27 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+29% | 22 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis with at least 65% recycled metal | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (PC + 20% CF), top and bottom (WLAN models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5 MP IR AI camera | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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