HP EliteBook 820 G2 vs. Dell XPS 13 9310

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 820 G2 and Dell XPS 13 9310. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP EliteBook 820 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 820 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and portable

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

adequate performance level

decent battery life

average display quality

limited upgrade options

no high-end graphics

higher price segment

Dell XPS 13 9310 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 13 9310 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning infinityedge display

compact, lightweight design

powerful intel performance

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 820 G2 and Dell XPS 13 9310
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
87 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 820 G2 vs. Dell XPS 13 9310 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.53 cm x 2.1 cm 29.57 cm x 19.87 cm x 1.48 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Aluminum, carbon fibre
Colour - Silver | Platinum silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 820 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 13.4"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 169.3
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, anti-reflective, Infinity Edge display, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.15 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 820 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 820 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 4267 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 4267 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 820 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 820 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement IR camera, Windows Hello, RGB camera, 77.7 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec ALC3228 Realtek ALC3281-CG
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 820 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 820 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 820 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 820 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 3.0 (charging)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 820 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial), Dell Mobile Connect
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 820 G2 Dell XPS 13 9310
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Lid-open sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Easy access door, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, soft-touch surface, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, HP Roaming Alert, Intel My WiFi Technology -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 BFR-free, PVC-free, DisplayPort 2.0
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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