HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3)
37.6chipPerformance34.4
23.3Display24.9
57.3Battery48.3
63.8Portability78.8
2 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2a 162 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 scores 43.1 against 43.1 for Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 48
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 11% higher capacity: 68 Wh vs 61 Wh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 64
- 23% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 1.76 kg
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $2,389
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS, anti-glare | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 | Intel Core 5 315 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 2 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,516Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,006Bottom 3% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 68 Wh+11% | 61 Wh |
| Charging | — | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.76 kg | 1.35 kg+23% |
| Thickness | — | 15.7 mm |
| Material | Cover and keycaps with 50% recycled aluminum and 50% recycled plastics | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo jack, nano security lock slot | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A, HDMI 1.4 (4K at 30Hz), 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek RZ616) or Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 (6.0 with Wi-Fi 7) | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5 MP camera, optional 5 MP IR camera | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | IR camera and fingerprint reader in power button (select models) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | Windows 11 Home |
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