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

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight design

ample storage capacity

advanced graphics capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 245 G8 Notebook and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
71 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 245 G8 Notebook vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 245 G8 Notebook Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.59 cm x 1.99 cm 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.65 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 1.79 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Dark ash silver Graphite
DISPLAY HP 245 G8 Notebook Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 212
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 120% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance
PROCESSOR HP 245 G8 Notebook Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP 245 G8 Notebook Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 6000 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP 245 G8 Notebook Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 245 G8 Notebook Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD, Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) Auto framing
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS HP 245 G8 Notebook Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE -
Network Interface 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 Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP 245 G8 Notebook Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A 100 Watt
INPUT HP 245 G8 Notebook Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, PTP certified touchpad Backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 245 G8 Notebook Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Slots - SSD (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP 245 G8 Notebook Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
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) Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS HP 245 G8 Notebook Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter 100W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, FCC, ICES, low halogen, RED IEC 61960
SAR Value - 0.232 W/kg (limb), 0.232 W/kg (body)
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
Limited warranty - 2 years
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