HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
52.9Performance47.6
28.3Display26.5
57.3Battery64.6
76.4Portability81
5 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2a 141 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 scores 52 against 52.1 for Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition edges ahead in battery and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14
- Stronger performance score: 53 vs 48
- 24% higher capacity: 68 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,611 vs 11,216
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 455 nits vs 400 nits
- 10% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 17.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 57
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 76
- 16% lower weight: 1.21 kg vs 1.44 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,279
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS, anti-glare (low-power panel) | OLED (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| 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 X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,914+5%Top 30% | 2,768Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,611+21%Bottom 50% | 11,216Bottom 25% |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 68 Wh+24% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14.2 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.21 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+10% | 17.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis with at least 65% recycled metal | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5 MP IR AI camera | 1080p + IR with e-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 X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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