HP 470 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 470 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

robust aluminum chassis

decent processor performance

ample connectivity options

full HD display

average battery life

modest graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

crisp 16-inch display

lightweight design

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

average battery life

no sd card slot

limited port selection

higher price range

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 470 G8 Notebook and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 470 G8 Notebook vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.07 cm x 25.78 cm x 1.99 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 2.085 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Metal Anodised aluminium
Colour - Steel grey
DISPLAY HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology -
MEMORY HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 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 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView
Video Resolutions 720p 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Cortana Far-Field Technology, HP Audio Center Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, image sensor Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Windows Defender, Native Miracast NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Included Accessories HP 45W Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, CCC, FCC, ICES -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
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 - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 61G
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