HP EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC

MPN: AD2W4ET  |  EAN: 199251364426  |  Model: EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC
Outstanding
Best at: Basic Video Editing Pro Music Production Front-end Development

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HP EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC - AD2W4ET Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Casual Gaming
Just Right
College (Students)
Just Right
Watching Movies
Just Right
Basic Video Editing
Outstanding
Simple Music Editing
Just Right
Pro Music Production
Outstanding
Bookkeeping
Just Right
Front-end Development
Outstanding
Back-end Development
Very Good
Email
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Documents
Just Right
Short Journeys
Very Good
Long Journeys
Just Right
Use Around the Office
Very Good
Use in Public Places
Very Good
Use At the Client's
Just Right
Carrying All the Time
Outstanding
Carrying Occasionally
Outstanding
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Cool Look
Outstanding
Regular Look
Outstanding
Business Look
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
13 to 14 Inches
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding

Great for photo editing

The HP powerful AMD Ryzen AI 5 processor makes image manipulation a breeze. And the high resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels display ensures your pictures really ‘pop’ when you’re done.

Gaming

Whether your scoring on this year's FIFA or dominating on Fortnite, a basic laptop won't cut the mustard.

The 4.8 GHz  6 cores processor and will ensure smooth gameplay and the advanced wifi ensure you'll be victorious in any adventure.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher, the EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC provides a good balance of portability and performance. With b/g/n/be WiFi support, you can easily roam between networks in libraries, offices and labs. This laptop gives you the tools you need to research and write outstanding papers.

All about the Films!

With a high resolution Advanced screen the excellent EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC was built to allow you enjoy movies, serials and animation. And with a HDMI port, you can connect the laptop to your TV or projector for an even more cinematic experience.

Videos for fun

You need to pack a lot into this screen, hence a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for.

Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs.

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Music and Audio

Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities.

The presence of a 6 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression.

Its all about the Beats

When you need crystal clear audio and plenty of grunt for processing and encoding, the EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC can handle everything you throw at it. A selection of ports allow you to connect instruments and devices, while the 4.8 GHz takes care of the actual production work.

Book keeping

Capable of running spreadsheets or dedicated accounts software, the EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC is perfect for keeping finances in check. And with a you’ll find it even easier to enter and update figures.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether you’re coding HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks like AJAX, Angular or JQUERY the EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC is a very capable option. It's 6 cores core CPU and 16 GB of RAM helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on its high quality, 1920 x 1200 pixels screen.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various Dev environments, which is why we've picked something for you that's got an 340, (a processor with 6 cores) plus a healthy RAM size of 16 GB.

Also, its 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution provides adequate screen estate to view multiple window or more of your IDE while you work.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, don't need much, but your 340 processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'!

The EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/be WiFi connectivity.

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC can comfortably handle. It also comes with of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Although less powerful than other laptops, the EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC is more than capable of keeping you connected to Facebook, Twitter and all the other social networks you love.

Battery life is fairly decent

Designed to be carried about, the EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC can be used everywhere in your home thanks to its 10.0 hours battery life.

For anyone who works on the road, or outside the office, portability is everything. With a battery life of 10.0 hours, the EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC can go the distance for you while working on the move.

The EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC allows you to stay productive even when you need to pop out for a few hours thanks to its portability and 10.0 hours battery life.

With a great run time of approximately 10.0 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

The 10.0 hours battery life in the EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

With a great run time of approximately 10.0 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

Suits your occasional mobility

As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.39 kg weight should suit your needs just fine.

Great to use on the go!

Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.39 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. 

Working in the dark

The lights may be low, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work. The EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC’s built-in 1 allows you to type accurately – even in the dark

Presentations

It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types.

Slick package

The EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC combines style and power to create a laptop that really stands out. Clean lines, high quality materials and a pristine finish ensure that this machine will turn heads.

Looks like your everyday laptop

Whether you want to blend in, or have a laptop that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC fits the bill.

Looks very professional

The EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC has got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment.

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Technical Specifications

HP EliteBook 8 G1a Next Gen AI PC - AD2W4ET Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display Brightness 300 cd/m²
Display HD Type WUXGA
Display Resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels
Display Size 14 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 6 cores
Processor Family AMD Ryzen AI 5
Processor Model 340
Processor Speed 4.8 GHz
Processor Threads 12
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
RAM Speed 5600 MHz
RAM Type DDR5-SDRAM
Storage
Storage Total Capacity 512 GB
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Integrated AMD Radeon 840M
Graphics Card Type Integrated
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 5.4
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/be
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 2.1
Thunderbolt Ports 2
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 1
USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C Port 1
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports 2
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Resolution (Numeric) 5 MP
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Keyboard Spill Resistant Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 11 Pro
Battery
Battery Life 10.0 hours
Security
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 22.2 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (front) 1.17 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) 1.55 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 31.56 cm
Weight 1.39 kg