HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
52.9Performancespec-based45.4
52.5chipGraphicschip44.8
28.3Displayspec-based41.6
57.3Batteryspec-based68
76.4Portabilityspec-based66
6 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2a 144 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 scores 52 against 52 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14
- Stronger graphics score: 53 vs 45
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 15% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 18.3 mm
- 13% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 1.66 kg
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 32% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 455 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $2,279
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15 ″+7% |
| Panel type | IPS, anti-glare (low-power panel) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2496x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 455 nits | 600 nits+32% |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,914+4%Top 30% | 2,790Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,611Bottom 50% | 14,200+4%Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 68 Wh+3% | 66 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+13% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+15% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis with at least 65% recycled metal | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4, USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5 MP IR AI camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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