HP EliteBook 820 G3 vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 820 G3 and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13. 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 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 820 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and portable

robust build quality

good keyboard feel

adequate performance level

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no USB-C port

higher price point

HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative leather design

touchscreen versatility

long battery life

comfortable typing experience

lightweight and portable

limited port selection

average processing power

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 820 G3 and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 820 G3 vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G3 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.89 cm 32.01 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.54 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Leather
Colour - Cognac brown (cover), anodised aluminium keyboard cover, dark ash silver (keyboard frame and base), pebbled leather (cover and base)
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 820 G3 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Features - Corning Gorilla glass 4, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 820 G3 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8500Y / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 820 G3 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 820 G3 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 820 G3 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics 615
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - IR camera, HP Wide Vision FHD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 2.0
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 820 G3 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced Pro
Controller - Intel XMM 7560
BATTERY HP EliteBook 820 G3 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 54.28 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 21.25 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 820 G3 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 820 G3 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G3 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 3 (supports DisplayPort 1.2) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 820 G3 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 820 G3 HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C to USB 3.0 adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Pre-boot Authentication HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - ak0001na
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