HP EliteBook 830 G6 review
HP EliteBook 830 G6 — from 2019, 1.33 kg, performance 26.
Technical specifications
| Type | Business |
| Release year | 2019 |
| Screen | 13.3" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 8365U |
| Max. RAM | 32 GB |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
Performance scores
A 2019 13-inch EliteBook whose strength is its light weight — a portable office companion
The HP EliteBook 830 G6 is a 2019 13-inch business laptop at $232, below the business median of $297. Its standout is weight: at 1.33kg it is about 17% lighter than the category median, landing in the "light" tier — a genuinely portable machine. The trade-offs are no graphics headroom (integrated, best_gpu_score zero) and a "low" reliability outlook at 27.
Light and easy to carry
The weight of 1.33kg — about 17% below the category median of 1.6kg, in the "light" tier — is the genuine strength here. For anyone who carries a laptop all day, that matters more than raw performance. This is a machine built to travel, and it earns its place on portability.
No graphics, and a modest reliability outlook
The trade-offs follow the ultraportable form: graphics register zero against the category median (integrated, no discrete GPU), so gaming and GPU work are off the table. Reliability at 27 is "low" (about 37% below median), and the performance index of 26.3 is also below the category median — this is a portable office machine, not a performer.
Moderate depreciation from here
From near $1,300 originally, the 830 G6 has fallen to $232 at about 8.5% per year, with a projected two-year value near $194 — about a 16% further drop. The decline is steady for a 2019 machine.
Where it sits among peers
Priced just below similar business ultrabooks: a Dell Latitude 5300 ($256) or Lenovo ThinkPad L380 ($247) cost a bit more, while an HP ProBook 450 G5 ($219) or Lenovo ThinkPad L580 ($217) come in cheaper. For the light weight at this price, it competes well in the ultra-budget business tier.
Bottom line
At $232 this is worth the asking price if portability is your priority — at 1.33kg it is a light, carry-friendly 13-inch machine for everyday office work. The compromises are no graphics and a "low" reliability outlook. A good pick for a portable office companion; pass if you need gaming or CPU muscle.
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graphics performance absent (no data or feature not provided).
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overall performance is lower than typical business class (+36.6%) (low tier).
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reliability is lower than typical business class (+36.5%) (low tier).
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🔁 Alternatives
Compromise axis: reliability ↔ price
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration is built for office apps, web browsing, and basic daily tasks.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 42.5) ↔ price (median 297.4).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 60) ↔ overall performance (median 41.5).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 62.5) ↔ battery life (median 3.3).
EliteBook 830 G6: verdict
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