HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
53.2chipPerformancechip42.9
53.4chipGraphicschip62.7
31.4Displayspec-based24.9
69.3Batteryspec-based79.8
67.3Portabilityspec-based76
3 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2a 162 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 scores 53.8 against 53.8 for LG Gram 17 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16
- Stronger performance score: 53 vs 43
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
- 13% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 17.8 mm
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger graphics score: 63 vs 53
- 22% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 1.74 kg
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17 ″+6% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | — | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.35 kg+22% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+13% | 17.8 mm |
| Material | — | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5 MP camera | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader and face recognition | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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