HP EliteBook 13.3" EliteBook 830 G8 Silver 2020
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
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
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 is widely praised for its solid build, fast performance, and excellent keyboard, making it a popular choice for work and everyday use. However, a few users reported issues with slow startup, Bluetooth connectivity, and defects like broken screens or stuck pixels out of the box. Overall, it delivers good value for the price, especially for professional tasks, but some wish for more RAM and better quality control.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Fast performance
- Excellent keyboard
- Good battery life
- Touch screen option
Cons
- Slow startup and occasional lag
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Screen defects like dead pixels or cracks
- Keyboard freezes on boot
- Trackpoint drifting
Scores
Specifications
| HP EliteBook 13.3" EliteBook 830 G8 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1185G | Intel Core 7 240H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.26 kg★ | 1.34 kg |
| Battery | 53 Wh★ | 48 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.
