HP EliteBook 830 G7 Review - Upgradeable but Compact Ultrabook

Lisa Gade reviews the HP EliteBook 830 G7, a 13.3” aluminum clad business Ultrabook with upgradeable RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi and a 4G LTE slot. Thanks to our sponsor, FlexiSpot Soutien Office Chair (get $15 OFF) - bit.ly/3sGVvN2. The rugged yet light 830 G7 is available with a variety of touch and non-touch full HD displays, has Intel quad core CPUs, 2 DDR4 RAM slots, an M.2 NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6 and optional 4G LTE. Ports are plentiful given the thin 18mm chassis, with 2 Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C Ports, 2 USB-A, HDMI and 3.5mm audio. It’s a nice counterpoint to the not much smaller Dell XPS 13 that lacks upgradable components and legacy ports.

[@kidpisot]

This is one seriously underrated channel. Ive bought 2 laptops all from Lisa's advice and never regretted it. I hope that she gets 1M subscribers at the soonest!

[@skfjhsdjklfhsdjlfhsd]

Same here. Always wondered why Lisa's subscribers count doesn't get higher. There is of course an "obvious" explanation, but I still have some faith in humanity that it could be another reason :)

[@axllebeer]

After seeing this video when looking to replace my MacBook M1 with a Comparable thin and light but upgradable Windows machine, I bought one of these used with 1TB SSD and 32 GB of RAM for $399 in 2023. I am very happy. Thank you Lisa for another excellent review!

[@raciallyconfused]

Lisa is such a lovely nerd. Thanks for the great contents you've been giving us.

[@djsnowpdx]

Been following your reviews for a long time and just got this machine from my work. I was crossing my fingers for this model to be reviewed by you so I really know what I'm getting. Thanks so much!

[@fairyelle7601]

Hi , do u recommand me to buy it?

[@MatthewBenson321]

Lisa, given your expertise and experience, it would be awesome to see an "editorial" type video where you take a look back at some of your favorite products over the last 10+ years, or share thoughts about how the mobile/PC industry has changed and where you'd like to see it go in the future.

[@dpayne5399]

I used to watch lisa for my mobile reviews back in the day 💯💯 goid days

[@FrancesBedoya89]

Absolutely love this laptop and I'm a Mac user by choice. My job got me one of these for work and I've really enjoyed using it so far. Comparable build quality to my 2019 16" MacBook Pro. It won't convert me to being a PC user outside of work, but for a PC this is pretty impressive.

[@poliwag2813]

2:47 is the most beautiful unintentional cat ears peekin moment ever ♥

[@gatnewbreedvlog5539]

Amazing review. This will be my wfh laptop.😊 Thank you so much.

[@Jhong7744]

I have the Elitebook 840 G6 for work but also have the 830 G5 for my personal use and I do love them. awesome devices, well built, and dependable. i just love the premium feel and look. that anodized aluminum body just killed it for me.

[@jkelly1701]

Another great review Lisa excellent

[@dricoirving3236]

Just got this for work and it's very nice

[@mikldude9376]

My brother bought one of these for me to have a play with fairly recently , it was a 4g model , in use it felt fairly snappy , I don’t remember what specs it had , but I thought to myself I wouldn’t mind having one. Thanks for the review Lisa !

[@darthchar265]

I used to have to work with a g4 that my work gave us and that thing made me want to pull my hair out. Now they give us the 840 g6 and I have no complaints. It's fast enough and I feel like I'm not being slowed down. I like the new looks and the upgradeability of the new model though.

[@VicharB]

After having used only ThinkPads for years now, and my last Tiger Lake based being hottish, this time I got the EliteBook 835 G8 Ryzen 5850U and all in all I am liking it. Was afraid that I might dislike the keyboard, but it is really good, though I like the ThinkPad one more and I am really missing the TrackPoint! Will wait once Zen 4 mobile comes and see what ThinkPad will have on offer. Overall to ThinkPad lovers/users, I do recommend EliteBook definitely, less the TrackPoint and maybe some sturdiness.

[@thinktank35]

Loved this! When do you think we'll get to see your Surface Laptop 4 review?

[@GrandmaHatesTech]

When I see Lisa Pop up on the Screen - I think Laptops 💜

[@DamageMelody]

and t-shirts 🥰

[@markprobets483]

Lisa is the first place for laptops.. Hands down..

[@MXDMND_]

wow, that's what I call a professional review! Thank you

[@fazelkhayatian9556]

Side note: The x360 version (touch display) has single channel memory (1 RAM slot).

[@1seipai]

Are you going to review the Samsung Galaxy book, pro and pro 360 laptops?

[@daleb1225]

I plan to purchase a laptop 1k or less would be my preference but 1500.00 is really max. My typical use is watching video, KZbin, email and online shopping, but I want it to work and not break for as long as possible, like a Toyota or Honda. I am leaning towards Lenovo, I work for IBM and get a discount but currently have a Yoga and it the screen never works. The Yoga has the top that folds like a tablet and I hate that. Watching your videos I feel like I should buy a T14 but am thinking I like the T15 for some reason. Tell me what I should buy to get the best laptop for the money that will last until I am tired of it, please.

[@Goodtimes2021]

My mom has it, screen is big and underrated.

[@elvingrenvirgo1414]

They call it Business laptop? Why the Pg Up / Pg dn same with up/down? how is the shortcut work in excel for switching sheet in excel?

[@jgg204]

How does this thing cool when docked on the desk when the vent is between the screen and the top of the keyboard chassis?

[@remmahadepoopI]

@mobiletechreview -- what power bank would you recommend for this? I was looking at the Anker 737, but it appears that won't work?

[@alessiodimaria3320]

This Channel Is gold

[@chenankaka]

where can I buy the simcard slot tray?

[@FreeThinker0]

Where is the g6 review? Did you made it?

[@latesttech246]

Wow 😲 It's Amazing 💯

[@radtech2612]

I hope you can review 830 g5 too

[@hb1949]

Elitebook has definitely surpassed ThinkPad in terms of upgradability in the compact and thin & light segments

[@skfjhsdjklfhsdjlfhsd]

I have been very unexpectedly looking at HP laptops since yesterday after coming to the realization that every time I filter my options with all my requirements, I only get HPs... or rare-diffficult-to-find-configurations at Dell/Lenovo. I wanted a Lenovo 24 hours ago : )

[@RanenPo]

True, but no trackpoint on the HP makes it a considerably harder sell...

[@sloppy-1-1]

@@RanenPo given how godly the trackpad is (at least on my 1030 g3, I often dont even use a mouse even if I have one), it's not a dealbreaker imo

[@jigsgetjiggywithit6629]

I guess the macbook chargers will work for this one?

[@ivanbogdaue]

My kind of laptop!😍

[@fernia5565]

Are you still answered comment? Is that a good laptop based on your experience? I consider to buy this laptop but there are comment that say this a bad laptop... And they didnt give information why... Its really confusing me

[@jorge.d.picado]

Please review the HP Envy 15.6 X360 (2021)

[@youtubeaccount697]

An elite book got me through college. Buying a g3 for grad school

[@UnknownStuff0417]

Good review. I think G8 is coming out soon. Would love to see a review for the AMD one (845).

[@UnknownStuff0417]

@Mobile TechReview Uh-oh, account hacked

[@9xqspx6]

No SD or micro SD card slot...?

[@noahsolano4575]

can u review loptop using esim

[@willzmann3870]

I just bought one of these.. on Ebay.. reFurbished.. I got great price.. i think.. Absolute total with free shipping. $405 with taxes.. i cant wait to see it.. i was a MAC guy .. but I bougt HP last one.. i ran illustrator and photoshop.. no problems. and that was 8gmram and256.. this machine is my old machine timesx2

[@OhPhuckYou]

Picked up a Referb one from Back Market for $408. It comes with 32 gb of ram and the 256 gb SSD. I am extremely pleased with it besides the condition not being as advertised. The laptop is built like a tank and is snappy.

[@teancoffee208]

Is there any way to make an average laptop lte capable? Like, if I already have an XPS 15 but i wanted to use 4g with it, is there any dongle or anything I could use to make it happen?

[@zooloo73]

Google "usb 4g modem" and you should get a good list of devices. You could also use a portable WIFI router/hotspot with 4G.

[@mobiletechreview]

In addition to zooloo73's excellent suggestions, there's the mobile hotspot feature on your phone that turns it into a wireless access point.

[@s11039858]

I'll go for HP because of extra ports

[@ThomasWSmith-wm5xn]

at 8:31 I gasped! I really want to support upgrade ability, but I have a 7th gen x1 carbon that doesn't need to be replaced. I just really hope there are other people that prefer upgradeable laptops so the business model sticks and manufacturers still make them. This planned obsolesce cash grab crap thing is really annoying.

[@bradhaines3142]

may have to go for 'gamer' style, though some are called 'pro' laptops that have slots

[@ThomasWSmith-wm5xn]

​@@bradhaines3142 You're right. I'm pretty resistant to gaming laptops because of the battery draining GPU and throttling involved but pretty soon that'll be the only option. I have a pc I built for gaming.

[@skfjhsdjklfhsdjlfhsd]

Lol, same here. She sold me vs. an X1 exactly at 8:31 :)

[@mariomgg1988]

How do I use tablet mode

[@teemum.9023]

does it have a fan to waste battery life?

[@carljr6761]

Impressive 👏 . I ❤ This

[@frankrowland2884]

How about speaker sounds

[@aa-xn5hc]

17 inch please

[@vj-nikkolax8008]

What is the most powerful 360 laptop compatible with pen in this moment? 😷💸

[@vj-nikkolax8008]

@Mobile TechReview can you stop to do this ? I don't have money bro ! Find other victim !!!

[@jamesw2831]

An upgradeable ultrabook? This is rare and should be more common. This would be amazing with a Ryzen U series processor. It'd give it more longevity.

[@Phildouf]

My company actually uses these. They are amazing to type on. But battery doesn't hold after 2 year's use. And the screen used to be disappointing. Moved to MacBook Pro 16 and got converted!!

[@Bluesky0032]

What inch this she don’t say ?

[@d.jkellzworldentertainment9561]

GREETINGS PLEASE AM A DJ I HAVE THIS LAPTOP I HAVE 24GB RAM BUT MY SSD IS 500GB PLEASE I ASK WHICH SSD OF 2TB I CAN UPGRADE WITH THANK YOU

[@danielepellizzon7895]

Look... I am a B-I-G fan (and proud owner) of Thunkpad from Lenovo BUT I must admit HP is doing veeeery nice stuff lately...

[@hb1949]

This Elitebook is definitely better than x1 nano or x13

[@danielepellizzon7895]

@@hb1949 Agree!

[@SebisRandomTech]

@@hb1949 I do like my X1 Nano but the upgradeable RAM, better port selection, and standard SSD this HP uses are compelling. Also looks like some of the ports are on a separate board but it was hard to tell in the video.

[@RedBeardedRabbit]

It's too bad they don't make these in 15 (corrected: they do!) and 17 inch sizes a la X1 Extreme, Dell XPS, etc. Also they still don't have a middle mouse button for the pointer-stick on the 14" - what's up with that??? Can't scroll with it, honestly makes the pointing stick utterly useless compared to Thinkpads.

[@mobiledev6037]

They do actually, 850 G7 is 15 inch with the same specs. 830 = 13 inch. 840 = 14 inch. 850 = 15 inch.

[@TheOlion911]

thx

[@Jivolt]

Lisa! Why are you NOT talking about that FlexiDesk desk hammock!!!???

[@ghamdimoha]

Why only 4G ? Hp should take a page from Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G.

[@latesttech246]

i need 200 to 215 dollars range laptop please suggest me which is the best for study

[@latesttech246]

@Mobile TechReview Thank You

[@thegardencity92]

Get a renewed thinkpad. 200 might be hard but 300-400 for sure you can find

[@Deriathan1]

We used HP elitebooks in our company, but ... NEVER MORE. They are so bad. Many of them had problems with overheating, touchpads and with inflating batteries (that HP blames on customers saying that they should use notebook chargers only for charging and then disconnecting it from notebook till the battery is empty again). Oh, and the Bang and Olufsen sound is sooo bad that it even doesnt work correctly with their HP dock station.

[@bta7658]

you make me rethink getting one, I want it for work.. but man I don't want to deal with overheating

[@teancoffee208]

I like this laptop, i just wish it was 14- 15" so I'd feel comfortable using it as my only computer* for a few years.

[@mobiletechreview]

That's the HP EliteBook 840, 14" version of this.

[@ammarmangala9814]

There’s a 14 (840) & 15 (850) version

[@teancoffee208]

@@mobiletechreview I'll look into it- thank you!

[@ABGG55]

No ethernet port which still require for enterprise :/

[@robin-casadasilva2200]

Lisa 💝

[@gerilynne1955]

I miss the days of being able to slide a CD/DVD in. I understand the need to make it more light weight. Just saying. I have more wires/cords/plugs all over. I prefer to put my work on an external hard drive. I'm not a cloud person.

[@doemis8573]

The G6 has an ethernet port, which i use and need. Why did they remove it...most workplaces don't use wifi.

[@everythingvideos24]

It's windows I only use Windows for gaming or watching videos time to time.

[@TNZ89]

"Now back to our video" 2 more ads play

[@Crispy_Bee]

75% of AdobeRGB isn't that bad! Heck, that's just about what many laptops that claim to have 100% AdobeRGB have in reality.

[@battletruthshairline1869]

I'll probably never purchase another HP laptop again. Yes, it's upgrade-able but too many other issues. I just had another one with the infamous "battery swell" issue. Every HP laptop I've owned declines rapidly right after buying it. From short battery life / swelling, running hot, high-pitched fans, mediocre screen quality, etc.. etc... Every generation, I hope to see things like that improve, but they don't.

[@ddanny3108]

Excellent presenter

[@ddanny3108]

12 mini please

[@reasonsformoving]

Where is the X1 Carbon Gen 9 review???

[@essaalansari9508]

Got turned off as soon as i saw the the plastic bezels

[@stormchasingk9]

My MacBook Air from 2013 has a quad-core i7 and 4GB of RAM. You mean 8 years later you're still payin' the same price for a quad-core/4GB laptop? PC tech has really stagnated... Edit: Oh, it starts at 4GB ram configurations but goes up. Whew. Had me worried.

[@SebisRandomTech]

If it were a 2013 MacBook Air it would not be a quad core i7. The Pro’s at that time did have a quad-core. Also your MacBook’s RAM is soldered on while in this HP it can at least be upgraded by the user. Say all you want about PC manufacturers but at least they don’t actively try to prevent users from repairing or upgrading their own products like Apple does... And if we want to talk about stagnating tech, let’s talk about Apple using essentially the same design on their computers for over a decade and still selling outdated hardware for several years at the same price (trash can Mac Pro, non-retina MacBook Air, entry level iMac, etc).

[@ThomasChaote]

I had g5, worst laptop in my life.. I have business horror stories what happened with it.

[@rehanraja3863]

I bought ho elite book 840 g5 and it turned out to be a bad experience, very low quality laptop....

[@Nearnface]

wowowowoww

[@patjustpat8178]

10th gen i3 4gb ram non touch tbt3 - US$ 1369? It would be a shame if they sold as much as 1 single unit.

[@patjustpat8178]

@Mobile TechReview Nice try. Reported for spam acc.

[@teemum.9023]

I can get it for 400 now.

[@gabox01]

The Envy 14 smokes this.

[@lukoh5540]

1:50 and I stopped watch the video...

[@mdanamulhaqueakn894]

From Bangladesh come

[@aa55claa55cl]

come for T shirt

[@Prof.BARAK1234]

Thanks for the review! I lost you when I saw the 250 nits. It’s a shame hp is manufacturing such a terrible screen. They lost me as a customer this time.

[@SebisRandomTech]

HP doesn’t make the screens, and you can of course upgrade to a better screen option as is the case with just about every laptop manufacturer. As much as it sucks, offering a cheaper model with a crappier screen isn’t quite scandalous.

[@Prof.BARAK1234]

@@SebisRandomTech I don’t think that it really matters if hp are the manufacturers. I am the customer. From my standpoint 250 is a shame. Its almost impossible to work on it. From the same reason laptop manufacturers keep selling Celeron laptops for a cheaper price . Why not?

[@SebisRandomTech]

@@Prof.BARAK1234 Pick a different model. It makes no sense to stop buying one company's products because one model doesn't have everything you like. Eventually you'll run out of companies to buy from if you do that!

[@Prof.BARAK1234]

@@SebisRandomTech ״stop buying one company's products because one model doesn't have everything you like.״ really?! is that what I have said before? what that my conclusion? All I said was "They lost me as a customer this time." Objectively, its almost impossible to work on a 250 nits screen for everyday use. Try it. We'll talk then.

[@SebisRandomTech]

@@Prof.BARAK1234 I've used screens like that for years. Finally got a laptop with a better screen, but 250 nits certainly isn't god-awful, we've simply been spoiled by newer and better ones. At least it's not like those ghosty passive-matrix screens laptops had back in the 1990's where the darkest color the screen could show was a light grey...

[@neilbreen371]

It's so flat, like the earth

[@teancoffee208]

Amazing isn't it? Marvelous

[@ddanny3108]

Oh. First

[@JamesOversteer]

HOW MUCH? Fuck me! We pay roughly £450 a pop for these and even then I’d be pissed off if I used my own money. Awful machines; keyboard isn’t even backlit, trackpad is so uncomfortable and it’s constantly hanging running basic programs not to mention filled to the brim with shiteware. But hey, I guess all business laptops are crap.

[@rampudaruth]

Why does it look so ugly compared to the M1 Macbook Air? Don't they have good designers at HP?

[@hb1949]

It’s a business laptop and not a consumer laptop. There is a difference. You buy this laptop to do work and not sit in Starbucks to write your novel. Upgradability in a thin and light laptop is heaven.

[@SebisRandomTech]

Function over form. If you think this is “ugly” I would absolutely hate to see your opinion about ThinkPads...

[@adiposerex5150]

If HP makes the original Elite 7 inch, I am buying.