HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook

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HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook
HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook and HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

compact, lightweight design

strong build quality

fast charging support

good connectivity options

average battery life

modest display brightness

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

sharp full-hd display

powerful intel processor

excellent keyboard comfort

advanced security features

relatively high price

moderate battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook and HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.04 cm x 22.93 cm x 1.77 cm 35.87 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView -
Features Ambient light sensor, Full HD eDP anti-glare, 72% NTSC colour gamut WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera HP Auto Frame
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 51.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard HP Premium
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, multi-gesture clickpad Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Image Assistant Gen5, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 830 G6 Notebook HP EliteBook 860 G9 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC Smart USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, MU-MIMO technology, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover, BIOS Update via Network BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, OS Corporate-Ready optimisation, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FCC, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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 - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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