HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
53.2chipPerformancespec-based46.9
52.5chipGraphicschip58.1
31.4Displayspec-based38.4
69.3Batteryspec-based77.3
67.3Portabilityspec-based55.2
2 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2a 162 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 scores 53.7 against 53.6 for HP Spectre x360 16 (2024). 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 16
- 22% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 19.8 mm
- 11% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 1.95 kg
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger graphics score: 58 vs 53
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | — | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,426Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,896Bottom 43% |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh | 83 Wh+8% |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg+11% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+22% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 5 MP camera | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader and face recognition | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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