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HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition vs HP EliteBook X G2q 14 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition

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  • 102specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 69identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • EliteBook 8 G2a 16 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:Silver
    • EliteBook X G2q 14 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:Blue
  • Colour name
    • EliteBook 8 G2a 16 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:Glacier silver
    • EliteBook X G2q 14 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:Atmospheric blue
  • Display diagonal
    • EliteBook 8 G2a 16 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:40.6 cm (16")
    • EliteBook X G2q 14 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display diagonal (metric)
    • EliteBook 8 G2a 16 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:40.6 cm
    • EliteBook X G2q 14 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:35.6 cm
  • Processor manufacturer
    • EliteBook 8 G2a 16 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:AMD
    • EliteBook X G2q 14 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:Qualcomm
  • Processor family
    • EliteBook 8 G2a 16 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:AMD Ryzen™ AI 7
    • EliteBook X G2q 14 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:Snapdragon
  • Processor generation
    • EliteBook 8 G2a 16 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series
    • EliteBook X G2q 14 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:Snapdragon X2 Elite
  • Processor model
    • EliteBook 8 G2a 16 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:450
    • EliteBook X G2q 14 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition:X2E-90-100

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Comparison of EliteBook 8 G2a 16 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition, EliteBook X G2q 14 Next Gen AI PC Wolf Pro Security Edition
129 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlue
Colour nameDiffersGlacier silverAtmospheric blue
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningPremiumPremium
Introduction year20262026
Original brand nameHPHP
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers40.6 cm (16")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeWUXGAWUXGA
Panel typeIPSIPS
Anti-glare screenYesYes
Display brightness800 cd/m²800 cd/m²
Colour gamut100%100%
Display diagonal (metric)Differs40.6 cm35.6 cm
RGB colour spacesRGBsRGB
sRGB coverage (typical)100%100%
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDQualcomm
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ AI 7Snapdragon
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen AI 400 SeriesSnapdragon X2 Elite
Processor modelDiffers450X2E-90-100
Processor coresDiffers818
Processor threadsKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz4.04 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers16 MB53 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL3Unknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
L2 cacheKnown for one8 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneFP8Unknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)2 differ
Copilot+ PCYesYes
Neural processor unit (NPU)DiffersAMD Ryzen AIQualcomm Hexagon
Total processor performance up toKnown for one66 TOPsUnknown — not stated by the source
NPU performance up toDiffers50 TOPs85 TOPs
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeLPDDR5x-SDRAMLPDDR5x-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers8533 MHz9600 MHz
Memory form factorOn-boardOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Not availableNot available
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Non-ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity512 GB512 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity512 GB512 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity512 GB512 GB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI ExpressPCI Express
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board GPU manufacturerDiffersAMDQualcomm
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon GraphicsQualcomm Adreno
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 860MQualcomm Adreno GPU
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Number of microphones22
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Antenna type2x22x2
WLAN controller manufacturerDiffersMediaTekQualcomm
WLAN controller modelDiffersMediaTek MT7925Qualcomm FastConnect 7800
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.4
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYesYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Hall sensorYesYes
Temperature sensorYesYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersClickpadTrackpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Spill-resistant keyboardYesYes
Input device modelHP Premium KeyboardHP Premium Keyboard
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro
Bundled softwareHP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP speaker typeHP Dual SpeakersHP Dual Speakers
HP segmentBusinessBusiness
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs826581201793826581172239
HP Sure ViewKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers83
Battery capacityDiffers77 Wh56 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fast charging time (50%)Known for one30 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeBIOS, Power onBIOS, Power on
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersGS mark, CCC, RoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMICCC, RoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMI
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO, TCO10ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO, TCO10
Sustainable technologies and materialsDiffersAt least 65% recycled metal; Product Carbon Footprint; HP paper-based packaging is from recycled or certified sources; At least 25% post-consumer recycled plastic; At least 30% ocean-bound plastic; Low halogen; Bulk packaging available; External power supply 90% efficiencyAt least 85% recycled metal; Product Carbon Footprint; HP paper-based packaging is from recycled or certified sources; At least 25% post-consumer recycled plastic; Low halogen; Bulk packaging available; External power supply 90% efficiency
Sustainability complianceYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.74 kg1.1 kg
WidthDiffers359 mm312.7 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm217 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.55 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedNoNo
Keyboard includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Manufacturer warrantyDiffers1-year warranty and 90 day software limited warranty options depending on country. HP Worldwide Limited Warranty for the battery is aligned with the warranty period of the HP Hardware Product. Refer to http://www.hp.com/support/batterywarranty/ for additional battery information. On-site service and1-year warranty and 90 day software limited warranty options depending on country. Batteries have a default one year limited warranty. Refer to http://www.hp.com/support/batterywarranty/ for additional battery information. On-site service and extended coverage is also available. HP Care Pack Service
UNSPSC-code4321150343211503
Technical detailsidentical
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URLhttps://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6126692-6126777-16?openCLC=truehttps://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6126692-6126777-16?openCLC=true

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