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
The HP EliteBook 840 G7 is a refurbished laptop with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD, powered by an Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor. Users have mixed feelings about its performance for graphic-intensive tasks like gaming or video editing, with some concerns about the processor's capability. The condition of the refurbished unit and warranty details are unclear, leading to uncertainty. Overall, it offers solid specs for general use but may not satisfy demanding creative professionals.
Pros
- 32GB RAM
- 1TB SSD storage
- Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor
- Refurbished condition
Cons
- Uncertain performance for gaming/video editing
- Unclear refurbished condition
- Lack of warranty details
- Processor may be underpowered for graphics tasks
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 | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | 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 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.26 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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Strong storage (68th percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average screen (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
- Below average cpu (25th 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
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
