HP EliteBook 830 G8 vs HP OmniBook 5 14 (Snapdragon)
The HP OmniBook 5 14 is the better laptop on paper: it lasts longer on a charge, has more storage and has an OLED screen. Pick the HP EliteBook 830 G8 only if it matters to you that it has Thunderbolt or USB4 and HDMI.
We earn a commission from qualifying Amazon purchases made through our links, at no extra cost to you. This never affects our specs. How we make money.
Key differences
- Battery life HP OmniBook 5 14 wins
The HP OmniBook 5 14 should last longer on a charge: it has a 59 Wh battery against 53 Wh.
- Storage HP OmniBook 5 14 wins
The HP OmniBook 5 14 has twice the storage: 512 GB against 256 GB.
- OLED screen HP OmniBook 5 14 wins
The HP OmniBook 5 14 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the HP EliteBook 830 G8's LCD.
- Ports HP EliteBook 830 G8 wins
Only the HP EliteBook 830 G8 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and HDMI.
- Condition Depends on you
The HP EliteBook 830 G8 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the HP OmniBook 5 14 is sold new.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteBook 830 G8 if…
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives) and HDMI (for TVs and monitors).
- You might want more memory later: you can add it yourself.
- You multitask a lot: its Intel Core i5-1135G7 stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
Choose the HP OmniBook 5 14 if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge (its maker claims up to 34 hours).
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 512 GB of storage.
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You want a brand-new laptop with a fresh battery: it is sold new.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe HP OmniBook 5 14 leads on battery and weight, performance and the screen; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The HP EliteBook 830 G8 can be upgraded, while the HP OmniBook 5 14 has more storage and has faster memory.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 830 G8 | HP OmniBook 5 14 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Snapdragon X X1-26-100 |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 45 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-8448 |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | — | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | 1 | — |
Screen
The HP OmniBook 5 14 is ahead on the screen.
The HP OmniBook 5 14 has a slightly bigger screen: 14" against 13.3". It has an OLED screen and has a slightly bigger screen, and the HP EliteBook 830 G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 830 G8 | HP OmniBook 5 14 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| Colour range | — | 95% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | — | No |
Battery and size
The HP OmniBook 5 14 is ahead on battery and weight.
It lasts longer on a charge and is slimmer, and the HP EliteBook 830 G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 830 G8 | HP OmniBook 5 14 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 34 hours |
| Battery capacity | 53 Wh | 59 Wh |
| Charger | — | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C or 4.5 mm barrel | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 50% in 30 minutes | 50% in 45 minutes |
| Weight | — | 1.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 307.8 x 204.6 x 17.9 mm | 312.1 x 217.5 x 12.6 mm |
| Materials | aluminium | Glacier silver aluminum, sandblasted anodized finish; recycled metal in cover, base and keyboard bracket |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H tested | — |
| Colour | Silver | Glacier silver |
| Colours available | Silver | Glacier silver |
Ports and wireless
Each laptop has its strengths on ports and wireless.
The HP EliteBook 830 G8 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and HDMI, while the HP OmniBook 5 14 has Wi-Fi 6E.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 830 G8 | HP OmniBook 5 14 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one charging), 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x 4.5 mm power | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (Power Delivery charging, DisplayPort 1.4a, HP Sleep and Charge), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 | None |
| External displays (max) | 3 | — |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 | Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | — | None |
Features
The HP OmniBook 5 14 is ahead on extras.
It has Copilot+ AI features, and the HP EliteBook 830 G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 830 G8 | HP OmniBook 5 14 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | — | Yes |
| Keyboard | spill-resistant | full-size, backlit, soft gray, Copilot key |
| Login | Fingerprint | Face |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | glass clickpad | HP Imagepad, Precision Touchpad support |
| Speakers | stereo speakers, Bang & Olufsen | Dual speakers, HP Audio Boost |
| Microphones | multi-array microphones | dual-array digital microphones |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | TPM 2.0, nano security lock slot, HP Sure Start Gen6, fingerprint reader | Firmware TPM, Camera privacy shutter, Mic mute key |
Software and model
The HP OmniBook 5 14 is ahead on software and updates.
The HP EliteBook 830 G8 is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the HP OmniBook 5 14 is sold new. It is sold new and is newer, and the HP EliteBook 830 G8 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP EliteBook 830 G8 | HP OmniBook 5 14 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | — | D77FWEA |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |