HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 vs VAIO SX14 (VJS147)
53.2chipPerformancespec-basedchip42.2
52.5chipGraphicschip43.4
31.4Displayspec-based—
69.3Batteryspec-based—
67.3Portabilityspec-based85
3 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2a 161 spec wins — VAIO SX14 (VJS147)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 scores 53.7 against 53.8 for VAIO SX14 (VJS147). 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
- Stronger graphics score: 53 vs 43
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 13% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 17.9 mm
Reasons to pick the VAIO SX14 (VJS147)
- 40% lower weight: 1.05 kg vs 1.74 kg
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | VAIO SX14 (VJS147) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | Anti-glare LCD, 16:9 (4K HDR and Full HD touch options) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | VAIO SX14 (VJS147) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core 7 150U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | — | LPDDR4X (soldered, dual-channel) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe x4 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | VAIO SX14 (VJS147) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh | — |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | VAIO SX14 (VJS147) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.05 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+13% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | — | Carbon-fiber lid; single aluminum plate over the keyboard area |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | VAIO SX14 (VJS147) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB4, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), USB 3.0 Type-A with power output, USB 3.0 Type-A, HDMI, 3.5mm headphone/headset jack, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5 MP camera | Full HD (2.07 MP) camera with physical privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader and face recognition | Fingerprint sensor in power button; Windows Hello face authentication |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 | VAIO SX14 (VJS147) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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