HP EliteBook 820 G1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 820 G1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sturdy build quality

compact and portable

good keyboard feel

solid security features

decent processor performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no high-end graphics

older model limitations

AORUS 15 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 820 G1 and AORUS 15
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
42 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 820 G1 vs. AORUS 15 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G1 AORUS 15
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.53 cm x 2.1 cm 36.1 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.44 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 820 G1 AORUS 15
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Features - Anti-glare, IGZO technology
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 820 G1 AORUS 15
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY HP EliteBook 820 G1 AORUS 15
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 820 G1 AORUS 15
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
Secondary Storage - 2 TB HDD SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 820 G1 AORUS 15
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 820 G1 AORUS 15
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Killer Wireless-AC 1550
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY HP EliteBook 820 G1 AORUS 15
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 62 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 820 G1 AORUS 15
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 820 G1 AORUS 15
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Volume control, spill-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G1 AORUS 15
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.3 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 820 G1 AORUS 15
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 820 G1 AORUS 15
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, charging via USB, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, HP File Sanitizer, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP SureStart, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Pre-Boot Security, HP Roaming Alert, Intel My WiFi Technology -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - XA
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