In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 830 G9 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HP EliteBook 830 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar |
---|
Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
---|---|---|
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 30.01 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.92 cm | 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.49 cm |
Weight | 1.27 kg | 1.37 kg |
Case Material | - | Aluminum |
Colour | Natural silver | Silver | Space grey |
DISPLAY | HP EliteBook 830 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar |
---|
Screen Size (Type) | 13.3" - IPS | 13.3" - IPS |
---|---|---|
LCD Backlight Technology | WLED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) |
Pixel Density (ppi) | - | 227 |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 60 Hz | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | - |
Image Brightness | 250 cd/m² | 500 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC | - |
Features | WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP | BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Wide Colour Gamut, arsenic-free glass, beryllium free, Retina display, True Tone display |
PROCESSOR | HP EliteBook 830 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar |
---|
CPU | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.4 GHz |
---|---|---|
Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
Number of Cores | 10-core | Quad-Core |
Cache | L3 - 12 MB | - |
64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache | Intel Turbo Boost Technology |
MEMORY | HP EliteBook 830 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar |
---|
RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
---|---|---|
RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC | LPDDR3 SDRAM |
Speed | 4800 MHz | 2133 MHz |
Rated Speed | 4800 MHz | - |
STORAGE | HP EliteBook 830 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar |
---|
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 128 GB SSD soldered |
---|
AUDIO & VIDEO | HP EliteBook 830 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar |
---|
Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
---|---|---|
Camera | Yes | Yes - 720p |
Resolution | 5 Megapixel | - |
Camera Features | Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame | FaceTime HD camera |
Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, three microphones |
Audio Features | Bang & Olufsen Audio | - |
COMMUNICATIONS | HP EliteBook 830 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar |
---|
Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
---|---|---|
Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) | - |
Bluetooth Class | Class 2 | - |
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E | - |
Features | Miracast, dual stream (2x2), CNVi | - |
BATTERY | HP EliteBook 830 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar |
---|
Technology | 3-cell lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
---|---|---|
Battery Capacity (Size) | 51.3 Wh | 58.2 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 14 hours | Up to 10 hours |
Battery Run Time | - | Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 10 hours Video playback: up to 10 hours Standby time: up to 30 days |
AC ADAPTER | HP EliteBook 830 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar |
---|
Input | AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
---|---|---|
Output | 45 Watt | 61 Watt |
INPUT | HP EliteBook 830 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar |
---|
Type | Keyboard, ClickPad | Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad, Touch Bar |
---|---|---|
Keyboard Name | HP Premium | - |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
Features | Spill-resistant, precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad, DuraKeys | Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | HP EliteBook 830 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar |
---|
Interfaces | 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging) USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) Headphone output |
---|
SOFTWARE | HP EliteBook 830 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar |
---|
Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro - English | Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 |
---|---|---|
Software Included | HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), Tile, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch | 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, Siri, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers |
MISCELLANEOUS | HP EliteBook 830 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar |
---|
Included Accessories | 45W USB-C power adapter | USB-C power adapter |
---|---|---|
Cables Included | - | USB-C charge cable |
Integrated Options | Tile module, accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor | - |
Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Security Slot Type | Kensington nano security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Features | BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network | T2 Security Chip |
Compliant Standards | CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, RED, AUS/NZ | - |
SAR Value | - | 0.79 W/kg (body) |
Repairability Index | - | 5.5 (out of 10) |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | Yes |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | 35 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 10 °C |
Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) | 0 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days |