HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 vs VAIO SX12 (VJS127)
41.8chipPerformancespec-basedchip42.2
55.7chipGraphicschip43.4
39.6Displayspec-based—
49.3Batteryspec-based37.3
80.3Portabilityspec-based89.4
4 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2i 133 spec wins — VAIO SX12 (VJS127)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 scores 50.6 against 50.6 for VAIO SX12 (VJS127). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13
- Stronger graphics score: 56 vs 43
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 17% higher capacity: 62 Wh vs 53 Wh
- 13% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 17.9 mm
Reasons to pick the VAIO SX12 (VJS127)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 31% lower weight: 0.9 kg vs 1.31 kg
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 | VAIO SX12 (VJS127) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″+6% | 12.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | Anti-glare LCD, 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 | VAIO SX12 (VJS127) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core 7 150U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard) | LPDDR4X (soldered, dual-channel) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe x4 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 | VAIO SX12 (VJS127) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 62 Wh+17% | 53 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 | VAIO SX12 (VJS127) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.31 kg | 0.9 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+13% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | — | Carbon-based lid; aluminum palm rest over the keyboard area |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 | VAIO SX12 (VJS127) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | — | 2x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB4, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), USB 5Gbps Type-A with power output, USB 5Gbps Type-A, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm headphone/headset jack, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | Full HD (2.07 MP) camera with physical privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint sensor in power button; Windows Hello face authentication |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 | VAIO SX12 (VJS127) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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