Alienware x16 R2 vs HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
40.6chipPerformancespec-based60.6
82.1Graphics68.1
49Displayspec-based35.1
86.7Batteryspec-based60
35.5Portabilityspec-based59.8
5 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware x16 R2 scores 55.8 against 55.8 for HP ZBook 8 G1i 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware x16 R2 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 68
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 98% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 10,397 vs 5,249
- 19% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 22.9 mm
- 17% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 77 Wh
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 38% lower weight: 1.66 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,679 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (UWVA), anti-glare, 120Hz VRR |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,905Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,972Top 33% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 10,397+98%Bottom 22% | 5,249Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+17% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10.8 h |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.66 kg+38% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+19% | 22.9 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Metal chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x 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 jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 20Gbps (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, optional smart card reader, optional nano-SIM slot, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201; Wi-Fi 6E AX211 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 (5.3 on Wi-Fi 6E configurations) |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 5MP camera (IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (optional) and optional IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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