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Alienware x16 R2 vs HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14

WINNER
Alienware x16 R2
55Inno Score
VS
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
49.3Inno Score
49.3Performance49.3
49Display25.7
86.7Battery49.3
35.5Portability82
2 spec wins — Alienware x16 R22 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14

InnoReviews verdict

Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+37) and display (+23). HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2

  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 26
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 49
  • 45% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 62 Wh
  • 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″

Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14

  • Stronger portability score: 82 vs 36
  • 48% lower weight: 1.39 kg vs 2.66 kg
  • 33% lower thickness: 12.4 mm vs 18.6 mm

Display

Display comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecAlienware x16 R2HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Screen size16 ″+14%14 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh rate240 Hz—
Peak brightness300 nits300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecAlienware x16 R2HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional)Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional)Intel Arc 130T
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-7467 (soldered)DDR5 SODIMM (6400 MT/s)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots)PCIe NVMe SSD

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecAlienware x16 R2HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Capacity90 Wh+45%62 Wh
Charging—65 W

Design

Design comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecAlienware x16 R2HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Weight2.66 kg1.39 kg+48%
Thickness18.6 mm12.4 mm+33%
MaterialAll-metal chassisAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecAlienware x16 R2HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Ports1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, mini DisplayPort, microSD, 3.5mm audio jack2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam1080p (HDR) + IR camera5MP webcam
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecAlienware x16 R2HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro

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