HP EliteBook 830 G8 vs HP EliteBook 845 G9 Comparison

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HP EliteBook 830 G8

13.3 inches | December 2020

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14 inches | January 2022

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HP EliteBook 830 G8 vs HP EliteBook 845 G9 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing EliteBook 830 G8 and EliteBook 845 G9, two laptops by HP. HP EliteBook 830 G8 was introduced to market in December 2020 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 was launched in January 2022. There is 13 months difference between EliteBook 830 G8 and EliteBook 845 G9 so it would still give an advantage to younger EliteBook 845 G9.

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EliteBook 830 G8 and EliteBook 845 G9 are members of HP's EliteBook series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

HP EliteBook Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
HP EliteBook X G1a 14	September 2024	14.0"	312.2 x 214.75 x 8.98-13.17 mm	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)
HP EliteBook Ultra 14	May 2024	14.0"	312.9 x 223.5 x 8.5-14.4 mm	1.34 kg (2.95 lbs)
HP Elitebook 1040 G11	April 2024	14.0"	313.9 x 219.9 x 14.9 mm	1.18 kg (2.6 lbs)
HP EliteBook 860 G11	March 2024	16.0"	358.7 x 251.2 x 16.1 mm	1.71 kg (3.77 lbs)
HP EliteBook 830 G11	March 2024	13.3"	300.1 x 215 x 15.9 mm	1.23 kg (2.71 lbs)
HP EliteBook 630 G11	March 2024	13.3"	303.1 x 215.1 x 10.9 mm	1.29 kg (2.84 lbs)
HP EliteBook 840 G11	March 2024	14.0"	315.6 x 224.3 x 16.1 mm	1.41 kg (3.11 lbs)
HP EliteBook 640 G11	March 2024	14.0"	318.6 x 224.3 x 17 mm	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of HP EliteBook 830 G8 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP EliteBook 830 G8 Key Specs

Launched in December 2020
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
4GB Ram
307.6 x 204.5 x 17.9 mm (12.11 x 8.05 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)

HP EliteBook 845 G9 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800Uâ€‹
GPU: Radeon 680M
8GB Ram
315.6 x 224 x 19.2 mm (12.43 x 8.82 x 0.76 inches)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how EliteBook 830 G8 and EliteBook 845 G9 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP EliteBook 830 G8 over HP EliteBook 845 G9

Weight	1.24 kg vs 1.40 kg	0.16 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	6.6 mm vs 7.1 mm	0.5 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	35.4 dB vs 44 dB	Less fan noise
Screen PPI	166 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Number of Microphones	3 vs 2	Better Sound capture
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Reasons to choose HP EliteBook 845 G9 over HP EliteBook 830 G8

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.4% vs ~77.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	14 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 160°	More flexible screen
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	3.686 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	78.9 dB vs 71.9 dB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1280 x 720	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2

Common Strengths of HP EliteBook 845 G9 and HP EliteBook 830 G8

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
HDR Support	Yes, HDR10 vs Yes, HDR10	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	DDR4 vs DDR5	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of HP EliteBook 845 G9 and HP EliteBook 830 G8

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

HP EliteBook 830 G8 vs HP EliteBook 845 G9: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP EliteBook 830 G8 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Surface Area	629 cm2 (97.5 inches2)	707 cm2 (109.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.5%	~80.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.6 mm	~7.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Silver
Cover Opening Angle	160Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the HP EliteBook 830 G8 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 External Dimensions

Weight

EliteBook 830 G8 weighs 1.24 kg (2.73 lbs), whereas the EliteBook 845 G9 weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

HP EliteBook 830 G8

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP EliteBook 845 G9

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

HP EliteBook 830 G8

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP EliteBook 845 G9

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the HP EliteBook 830 G8 is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

HP EliteBook 830 G8 vs HP EliteBook 845 G9: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i5 1145G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7 Intel Core i7 1185G7	AMD Ryzen 7 6800Uâ€‹ AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U
Base Frequency	0.9-2.4 GHz	2.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	4	8
Number of Threads	8	16
L3 Cache	8 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU	AMD Radeon 680M
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	6 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the HP EliteBook 830 G8 and HP EliteBook 845 G9.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 6800Uâ€‹

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU	AMD Radeon 680M
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	2000 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	2200 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS	3.686 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	DDR4	DDR5
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	3.2 Gbps	4.8 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640	768
TMUs	40	48
ROPs	20	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. HP EliteBook 830 G8 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the HP EliteBook 845 G9 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.686 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2

The EliteBook 845 G9 provides a larger RAM capacity of 8 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the EliteBook 830 G8's RAM capacity of 4 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	HP EliteBook 830 G8	HP EliteBook 845 G9
CPU	Intel Core i5 1135G7	AMD Ryzen 7 6800Uâ€‹
GPU	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU	AMD Radeon 680M
Memory	4 GB	8 GB
Available for LLM total	~0.5 GB (0.5 GB RAM)	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

HP EliteBook 830 G8|HP EliteBook 845 G9

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	53 Wh	51 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Left
Charge Power	45 / 65 W	45 / 65 W
AC Adapter Weight	310 gramm	306 gramm

Moreover, the EliteBook 830 G8 boasts a larger battery capacity of 53 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the EliteBook 845 G9's51 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP EliteBook 830 G8

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP EliteBook 845 G9

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the EliteBook 830 G8 and the EliteBook 845 G9 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

HP EliteBook 830 G8 vs HP EliteBook 845 G9: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP EliteBook 830 G8 and HP EliteBook 845 G9 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. EliteBook 830 G8 has a display size of 13.3".On the other hand, EliteBook 845 G9 has a larger14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the EliteBook 830 G8 is 487cm² / 76inch² whereas the EliteBook 845 G9's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the EliteBook 830 G8 features a higher pixel density with 166 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP EliteBook 830 G8

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP EliteBook 845 G9

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
Both EliteBook 830 G8 and EliteBook 845 G9 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both EliteBook 830 G8 and EliteBook 845 G9 offer the same maximum brightness of 1000 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

HP EliteBook 830 G8

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP EliteBook 845 G9

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

HP EliteBook 830 G8 vs HP EliteBook 845 G9 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
EliteBook 845 G9 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to EliteBook 830 G8 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both EliteBook 830 G8 and EliteBook 845 G9 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both EliteBook 830 G8 and EliteBook 845 G9 have USB Type-C ports. EliteBook 830 G8 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while EliteBook 845 G9 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
EliteBook 830 G8 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. EliteBook 845 G9 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both EliteBook 830 G8 and EliteBook 845 G9 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither EliteBook 830 G8 nor EliteBook 845 G9 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both EliteBook 830 G8 and EliteBook 845 G9 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No