HP EliteBook 820 G4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 820 G4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

portable lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good security features

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 820 G4 and HP 470 G8 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 820 G4 vs. HP 470 G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G4 HP 470 G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.89 cm 40.07 cm x 25.78 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 2.085 kg
Case Material - Metal
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 820 G4 HP 470 G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 820 G4 HP 470 G8 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 820 G4 HP 470 G8 Notebook
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 820 G4 HP 470 G8 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 820 G4 HP 470 G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Cortana Far-Field Technology, HP Audio Center
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 820 G4 HP 470 G8 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 820 G4 HP 470 G8 Notebook
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 820 G4 HP 470 G8 Notebook
Input - AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 820 G4 HP 470 G8 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Touchpad with gesture support Multi-touch touchpad, image sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G4 HP 470 G8 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 820 G4 HP 470 G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, Windows Defender, Native Miracast
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 820 G4 HP 470 G8 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45W Smart AC Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 UL, BSMI, CCC, FCC, ICES
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 - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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