HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 vs MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M
53.2chipPerformancechip56.9
53.4chipGraphicschip72.8
31.4Displayspec-based48
69.3Batteryspec-based46.7
67.3Portabilityspec-based49.6
4 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2a 160 spec wins — MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 scores 53.8 against 53.9 for MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16
- 32% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 22.9 mm
- 28% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 60 Wh
- 13% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 2 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 53
- Stronger graphics score: 73 vs 53
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Intel Arc B390 (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | — | LPDDR5x (on board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh+28% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | — | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg+13% | 2 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+32% | 22.9 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5 MP camera | 720p HD with 3D noise reduction |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader and face recognition | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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