HP EliteBook 13.3" EliteBook 830 G8 Silver 2020
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
HP EliteBook 13.3" EliteBook 830 G8 Silver 2020
The laptop is praised for its lightweight design and robust connectivity options, including Thunderbolt 4 ports, making it suitable for business users. However, the lack of a touch screen is noted by some, and upgrade options for storage are questioned. Overall, it receives a moderately positive sentiment, but the limited number of reviews and detailed feedback keeps the confidence low.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Thunderbolt 4 ports
- Multiple USB ports
- HDMI port
- Headphone/mic combo jack
Cons
- No touch screen
- Storage upgrade questionable
- Workstation use may limit features
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is praised for its premium build quality, gorgeous OLED display, and snappy performance. Users appreciate the lightweight yet solid chassis, long battery life, and quiet operation, though some note the lack of CUDA support and minor HDR switching issues. Overall, it is seen as a luxury laptop that delivers a polished experience without intrusive software.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Gorgeous OLED display
- Lightweight yet solid chassis
- Long battery life
- Quiet operation
Cons
- No CUDA support for AI models
- HDR switching not seamless
- No S Pen support (non-360 model)
- Speakers not as good as gaming laptops
- High price for performance
Scores
Specifications
| HP EliteBook 13.3" EliteBook 830 G8 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1185G | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.26 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | 53 Wh★ | 15 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteBook 13.3" EliteBook 830 G8 Silver 2020
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.