HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 vs HP Pavilion 13 2021 Comparison

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HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 vs HP Pavilion 13 2021 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Pavilion Aero 13 2024 and Pavilion 13 2021, two laptops by HP. HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 was introduced to market in February 2024 and HP Pavilion 13 2021 was launched in February 2021. As you can see, Pavilion 13 2021 is 3 years older than Pavilion Aero 13 2024. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Pavilion Aero 13 2024 and Pavilion 13 2021 are members of HP's Pavilion series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

HP Pavilion Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
HP Pavilion Plus 16 2024	February 2024	16.0"	357.6 x 254.7 x 17.78-18.5 mm	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
HP Pavilion 16	February 2024	16.0"	357.7 x 254.8 x 17.9-18.6 mm	1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)
HP Pavilion x360 14 2024	February 2024	14.0"	322 x 210 x 18.9-19.9 mm	1.51 kg (3.33 lbs)
HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024	February 2024	13.3"	297.3 x 211.2 x 16.5-17.4 mm	1 kg (2.21 lbs)
HP Pavilion Plus 14 2024	January 2024	14.0"	314 x 227 x 17.5 mm	1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)
HP Pavilion Plus 16 2023	September 2023	16.0"	357 x 253.5 x 17.7 mm	1.89 kg (4.17 lbs)
HP Pavilion Plus 14 2023	September 2023	14.0"	313.5 x 224.2 x 16.5-18.4 mm	2.19 kg (4.83 lbs)
HP Pavilion 14 2023	April 2023	14.0"	322 x 211.8 x 19.9 mm	1.51 kg (3.33 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 and HP Pavilion 13 2021 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 Key Specs

Launched in February 2024
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 8640U
GPU: Radeon 760M
16GB Ram
297.3 x 211.2 x 16.5-17.4 mm (11.7 x 8.31 x 0.65-0.69 inches)
Weight: 1 kg (2.21 lbs)

HP Pavilion 13 2021 Key Specs

Launched in February 2021
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
309 x 205 x 17 mm (12.17 x 8.07 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Pavilion Aero 13 2024 and Pavilion 13 2021 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 over HP Pavilion 13 2021

Weight	1.00 kg vs 1.24 kg	0.24 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.7% vs ~77%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.4 mm vs 7.3 mm	1.9 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	170 ppi vs 166 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter 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	2.7-2.9 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0

Reasons to choose HP Pavilion 13 2021 over HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024

SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of HP Pavilion 13 2021 and HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024

Launch Dates	February 2024 vs February 2021	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	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	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	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 Pavilion 13 2021 and HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 vs HP Pavilion 13 2021: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 and the HP Pavilion 13 2021.

Physical Specs
Weight	1 kg (2.21 lbs)	1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)
Surface Area	628 cm2 (97.2 inches2)	633 cm2 (98.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.7%	~77%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.4 mm	~7.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.08 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.176 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Blue	White, Silver

Comparison of the HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 and the HP Pavilion 13 2021 External Dimensions

Weight

Pavilion Aero 13 2024 weighs 1 kg (2.21 lbs), whereas the Pavilion 13 2021 weighs 1.24 kg (2.73 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 Pavilion Aero 13 2024 1.00 kg

HP Pavilion 13 2021 1.24 kg

Min 0.85 kg

Average 1.22 kg

Max 1.64 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 17.40 mm

HP Pavilion 13 2021 17.00 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 Pavilion Aero 13 2024 is 0.08 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP Pavilion 13 2021 is 0.09 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
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

HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 vs HP Pavilion 13 2021: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 8640U AMD Ryzen 7 8840U AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	3.5 GHz	0.9-2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	6	4
Number of Threads	12	8
L3 Cache	16 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 760M	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1778	1355
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	11166	5087

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 Pavilion Aero 13 2024 and HP Pavilion 13 2021.

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

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Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 760M	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	800 MHz	300 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	2.7-2.9 TFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5	System Shared
Memory Speed	6.4 Gbps	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	512	640
TMUs	32	40
ROPs	16	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 Pavilion Aero 13 2024 has a FLOPS value of 2.7-2.9 TFLOPS whereas the HP Pavilion 13 2021 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Pavilion Aero 13 2024 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Pavilion 13 2021'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 Pavilion Aero 13 (2024)	HP Pavilion 13 (2021)
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	43 Wh	43 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Right	Right
Charge Power	65 W	65 W
Cable Length	1 meters

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 43 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 43 Wh

HP Pavilion 13 2021 43 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 53.1 Wh

Max 80.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Pavilion Aero 13 2024 and the Pavilion 13 2021 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 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 Pavilion Aero 13 2024 vs HP Pavilion 13 2021: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 and HP Pavilion 13 2021 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 Pavilion Aero 13 2024 and Pavilion 13 2021 screens have the same size of 13.3".The total usable screen area of the Pavilion Aero 13 2024 is 513cm² / 80inch² whereas the Pavilion 13 2021's total usable screen area is 487cm² / 76inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Pavilion Aero 13 2024 features a higher pixel density with 170 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 170 ppi

HP Pavilion 13 2021 166 ppi

Min 118 PPI

Average 186 PPI

Max 338.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Pavilion Aero 13 2024 and Pavilion 13 2021 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Pavilion Aero 13 2024 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 13.0-13.9 inches

HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 400 nits

HP Pavilion 13 2021 250 nits

Min

30 nits

Average 438 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

HP Pavilion Aero 13 2024 vs HP Pavilion 13 2021 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Pavilion Aero 13 2024 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Pavilion 13 2021 (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 Pavilion Aero 13 2024 and Pavilion 13 2021 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Pavilion Aero 13 2024 and Pavilion 13 2021 have USB Type-C ports. Pavilion Aero 13 2024 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Pavilion 13 2021 has 1x USB 3.2 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
Neither Pavilion Aero 13 2024 nor Pavilion 13 2021 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Pavilion Aero 13 2024 and Pavilion 13 2021 feature an HDMI port. Pavilion Aero 13 2024 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Pavilion 13 2021 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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
Pavilion 13 2021 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Pavilion Aero 13 2024 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Pavilion Aero 13 2024 and Pavilion 13 2021 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	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes