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Silver-grey 12.5-inch clamshell laptop with matte finish, non-touch HD screen, island-style keyboard and fingerprint reader

HP

HP EliteBook 820 G2 laptop, i5-5300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, 12.5" HD

SKU CH-3P38-9YMKY

A 12.5" HD business laptop with a dual-core Intel Core i5-5300U up to 2.9GHz, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 256GB SSD, fingerprint reader and Windows 10 Pro

  • ColorGray
  • Other FeaturesFingerprint reader, Secure Chip
  • Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i5 5th Gen
  • Processor NameIntel Core i5-5300U
  • Core NameBroadwell
  • Compact 12.5″ HD display fits tight workspaces
  • Dual-core i5-5300U reaches 2.9 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 8 GB DDR3 and 256 GB SSD keep apps and files loading fast
  • Fingerprint reader adds biometric sign-in without passwords
  • VGA, DisplayPort, two USB 3.0 and RJ-45 cover legacy and modern peripherals

Compact business laptop

The HP EliteBook 820 G2 is a 12.5 inch HD laptop built for mobile professionals who need a lightweight Windows 10 Pro machine with a fingerprint reader and docking connector. Its dual-core Intel Core i5-5300U processor reaches 2.9 GHz turbo frequency and includes 4 MB of L3 cache for responsive office workloads.

Cooling and power profile

The low-power Broadwell U-series chip runs at a 2.3 GHz base clock so thermals stay modest and fan noise remains low during typical document and web work. Shared system memory feeds the Intel HD Graphics 5500 without a discrete GPU adding heat or draw.

Upgrade context

This unit ships with 8 GB of DDR3 memory and an upgraded 256 GB SSD replacing the original drive for faster boot and application load times. Buyers who want more storage or a higher-resolution display should look elsewhere. The jump from a mechanical drive to this SSD is worth it for quicker daily responsiveness.

Highlights

  • Compact 12.5″ HD display fits tight workspaces
  • Dual-core i5-5300U reaches 2.9 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 8 GB DDR3 and 256 GB SSD keep apps and files loading fast
  • Fingerprint reader adds biometric sign-in without passwords
  • VGA, DisplayPort, two USB 3.0 and RJ-45 cover legacy and modern peripherals

Specifications

BrandHP
SeriesEliteBook
Model820 G2
ColorGray
Other FeaturesFingerprint reader, Secure Chip
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
CPU TypeIntel Core i5 5th Gen
Processor NameIntel Core i5-5300U
Core NameBroadwell
Turbo Frequency2.9GHz
Number of CoresDual-core Processor
CPU L3 Cache4 MB
Screen Size12.5"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Wide Screen SupportYes
Display TypeHD
Resolution1366 x 768
Display FeaturesLED backlight
GPU/VPUIntel HD Graphics 5500
Video MemoryShared system memory
Graphic TypeIntegrated Card
SSD256GB
HDDNo
Storage Spec256GB SSD
Memory8GB
Memory SpeedDDR3L 1600
Memory Spec8 GB x 1
Memory Slot (Total)2
Memory Slot (Available)1
Max Memory Supported16 GB
Optical Drive TypeNo
LAN10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN802.11ac Wireless LAN
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
USB2 USB 3.0 (1 charging)
Video Port1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x VGA
HDMINo
Docking Connector1
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
AudioIntegrated Sound card
SpeakerInternal Speakers
TouchpadYes
Backlit KeyboardNon-backlit
WebcamYes
Card ReaderYes
StyleStandard
TypeWorkstation
UsageBusiness
AC Adapter/Charger45-watt AC Adapter
Battery3-cell Lithium Ion
Dimensions (W x D x H)12.2 x 8.48 x .83 in
Weight3 - 3.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

How do I install the 256 GB SSD in the EliteBook 820 G2, and which step is often missed?

The supplier opens the sealed box to fit the upgraded 256 GB SSD before shipping, so the drive is already installed and recognised by Windows 10 Pro when you first power on.

What maintenance or replacement will the 8 GB DDR3 memory need later?

The 8 GB DDR3 is soldered and cannot be upgraded; if capacity becomes limiting you would need a different system rather than a module swap.

What limit appears first when the Core i5-5300U runs at 2.9 GHz turbo for long periods?

The dual-core processor shares system memory with the Intel HD Graphics 5500, so sustained heavy workloads are constrained by thermal headroom and shared video memory bandwidth.

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