HP EliteBook 13.3" 830 G8 Silver 2020
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
HP EliteBook 13.3" 830 G8 Silver 2020
This laptop features an Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor, 16GB of memory, and a 512GB SSD, making it a solid performer for productivity tasks. The 13.3-inch display and lightweight design (3-3.9 lbs) are appreciated for portability. Users also note the built-in webcam as a plus for video conferencing. Overall, it receives positive feedback for its balance of performance and portability.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Core i7 processor
- Ample 16GB memory
- Fast 512GB SSD storage
- Portable 13.3-inch display
- Lightweight design (3-3.9 lbs)
Cons
- No negative points mentioned
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 | 16 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 | — | 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 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.34 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 15 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteBook 13.3" 830 G8 Silver 2020
- Strong portability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (19th percentile)19th %ile
- 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 16 of 30 specs.