HP 245 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 245 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor speed

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics card

no backlit keyboard

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient thermal management

competitive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 245 G8 Notebook and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
71 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 245 G8 Notebook vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 245 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.59 cm x 1.99 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Dark ash silver Off black
DISPLAY HP 245 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge Narrow-bezel design, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP 245 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.75 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY HP 245 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP 245 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 245 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 680M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD, Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS HP 245 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, single stream (1x1), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP 245 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP 245 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT HP 245 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, PTP certified touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1-zone white backlit, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 245 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP 245 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), HP Setup Integrated OOBE, HP Documentation, HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, Native Miracast, HP SSRM, HP QuickDrop, Xerox DocuShare (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP 245 G8 Notebook ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, FCC, ICES, low halogen, RED -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number - N3083W
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