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What differs between them
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| Fact | HP EliteBook 820 G1 | HP EliteBook 820 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Linux support | Linux runs on this laptop, with something not working. โSome of the special keys/buttons like the keyboard backlight (Fn + F11) seem to be handled by the EC/firmware, but some are passed on to the operating system. There are also some features that do not work quite right.โtnsp.org, checked 6 September 2026. | Linux runs on this laptop. โOS: Arch Linux x86_64 Kernel Release: 4.7.2-1-ARCH Window Manager: Openbox Desktop Environment: LXDE. I have also run Gnome 3 with no issues.โrobsco.info, checked 8 September 2026. |
| Soldered RAM | The RAM can be upgraded. โEven better, there are two RAM slots (most 13.3" and smaller Ultrabook RAM is soldered on board and is thus not upgradable).โmobiletechreview.com, checked 6 September 2026. | The RAM can be upgraded. โGetting to the internals of this laptop is very easy. You just slide a switch to unlock the back cover and then pull it off. It takes about 10 seconds. From there you have easy access to the 2x RAM DIMMs, 2.5" Drive, M.2 slot, Wireless and WAN card slots. I plan to upgrade the RAM from 8GB to the max of 16GB when/if necessary.โrobsco.info, checked 8 September 2026. |
| Screen quality | Reviewers rate this screen poorly. โIts extreme viewing angle dependency, poor color reproduction, and middling brightness let us ask whether this is necessary in a laptop from this price range.โnotebookcheck.net, checked 6 September 2026. | Reviewers rate this screen well. โBrightness (297.7 cd/mยฒ) and contrast (909:1) are good and cannot be criticized.โnotebookcheck.net, checked 8 September 2026. |
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