HP EliteBook 830 G9 vs Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 Comparison

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HP EliteBook 830 G9 vs Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing EliteBook 830 G9 and ProArt PZ13 HT5306, two laptops from HP and Asus. HP EliteBook 830 G9 was introduced to market in January 2022 and Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 was launched in June 2024. As you can see, EliteBook 830 G9 is 2 years older than ProArt PZ13 HT5306. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of HP EliteBook 830 G9 and Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP EliteBook 830 G9 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1235U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
16GB Ram
300.1 x 214.8 x 19.2 mm (11.81 x 8.46 x 0.76 inches)
Weight: 1.27 kg (2.8 lbs)

Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 Key Specs

Launched in June 2024
13.3" Touchscreen - OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100)
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno
8GB Ram
297.5 x 202.9 x 0.9 mm (11.71 x 7.99 x 0.4 inches)
Weight: 0.85 kg (1.87 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how EliteBook 830 G9 and ProArt PZ13 HT5306 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP EliteBook 830 G9 over Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306

Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	1000 nits vs 500 nits	Brighter Screen
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.0 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable

Reasons to choose Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 over HP EliteBook 830 G9

Weight	0.85 kg vs 1.27 kg	0.42 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85% vs ~79.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.5 mm vs 6.8 mm	1.3 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	255 ppi vs 170 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	3.80 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	3 vs 2	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1280 x 720	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 and HP EliteBook 830 G9

Launch Dates	January 2022 vs June 2024	Both laptops are recent models
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
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
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 Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 and HP EliteBook 830 G9

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

HP EliteBook 830 G9 vs Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP EliteBook 830 G9 and the Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.27 kg (2.8 lbs)	0.85 kg (1.87 lbs)
Surface Area	645 cm2 (99.9 inches2)	604 cm2 (93.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.6%	~85%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.8 mm	~5.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.06 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.132 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Black

Comparison of the HP EliteBook 830 G9 and the Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 External Dimensions

Weight

EliteBook 830 G9 weighs 1.27 kg (2.8 lbs), whereas the ProArt PZ13 HT5306 weighs 0.85 kg (1.87 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

HP EliteBook 830 G9 1.27 kg

Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 0.85 kg

Min 0.85 kg

Average 1.22 kg

Max 1.64 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

HP EliteBook 830 G9 19.20 mm

Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 9.00 mm

Min 7.90 mm

Average 15.38 mm

Max 19.30 mm

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 G9 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 is 0.06 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 Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 15 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

HP EliteBook 830 G9 vs Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1235U Intel Core i5 1245U Intel Core i7 1255U Intel Core i7 1265U	Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100)
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	3.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	10	10
Number of Threads	12	10
L3 Cache	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Qualcomm Adreno
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	4 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 G9 and Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1235U

Laptops with: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100)

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	undefined
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1100 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	3.80 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	640
TMUs	40
ROPs	20

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 G9 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.80 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	8448 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the EliteBook 830 G9 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the ProArt PZ13 HT5306's RAM capacity of 8 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 G9	Asus ProArt PZ13 (HT5306)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

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

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	51 Wh	70 Wh
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	45 / 65 W	65 W
Cable Length	1 meters

On the other hand, the ProArt PZ13 HT5306 features a higher battery capacity of 70 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the EliteBook 830 G9's 51 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

HP EliteBook 830 G9 51 Wh

Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 70 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 53.1 Wh

Max 80.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the EliteBook 830 G9 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the ProArt PZ13 HT5306's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

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 G9 vs Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP EliteBook 830 G9 and Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 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. Both EliteBook 830 G9 and ProArt PZ13 HT5306 screens have the same size of 13.3".The total usable screen area of the EliteBook 830 G9 is 513cm² / 80inch² whereas the ProArt PZ13 HT5306's total usable screen area is 513cm² / 80inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ProArt PZ13 HT5306 features a higher pixel density with 255 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

HP EliteBook 830 G9 170 ppi

Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 255 ppi

Min 118 PPI

Average 186 PPI

Max 338.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both EliteBook 830 G9 and ProArt PZ13 HT5306 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The EliteBook 830 G9 offers a higher maximum brightness of 1000 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

HP EliteBook 830 G9 1000 nits

Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 500 nits

Min

30 nits

Average 438 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

HP EliteBook 830 G9 vs Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ProArt PZ13 HT5306 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to EliteBook 830 G9 (v6E).

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
EliteBook 830 G9 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. ProArt PZ13 HT5306 does not have USB-A ports.
Both EliteBook 830 G9 and ProArt PZ13 HT5306 feature 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 G9 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. ProArt PZ13 HT5306 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
EliteBook 830 G9 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors. ProArt PZ13 HT5306 does not have an HDMI port.

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
ProArt PZ13 HT5306 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. EliteBook 830 G9 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both EliteBook 830 G9 and ProArt PZ13 HT5306 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)	v6E	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No