HP EliteBook 13.3" 830 G8
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
HP EliteBook 13.3" 830 G8
The HP EliteBook is praised for its robust port selection, including Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.0, and generous 32GB memory and 2TB SSD storage. However, the lack of touchscreen and limited information on processor performance and gaming capability leave some questions unanswered. Overall, it appears to be a solid business laptop with high-end specs, but not ideal for graphic-intensive tasks.
Pros
- Thunderbolt 4 ports
- HDMI 2.0 port
- 32GB memory
- 2TB SSD storage
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
Cons
- No touchscreen support
- Limited gaming capability
- Unclear processor performance
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" 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 | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 15 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteBook 13.3" 830 G8
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong portability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Below average screen (22nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd 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.