HP EliteBook 820 G4 vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 820 G4
HP EliteBook 820 G4

Our Rating: 72 %

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 820 G4 and Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display. 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 820 G4 and Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 820 G4 vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G4 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.89 cm 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.57 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 820 G4 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 820 G4 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 820 G4 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 820 G4 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 820 G4 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec CX7501 -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 820 G4 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Wireless Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 820 G4 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 71.8 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 820 G4 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 60 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 820 G4 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Touchpad with gesture support Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G4 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 820 G4 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15
Software Included - Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 820 G4 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 0 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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