Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) vs HP ZBook X G2i 16
40.4chipPerformancechip62.4
—Graphics77.3
74.3Displayspec-based26.5
81.8Batteryspec-based94.7
54.8Portabilityspec-based49.9
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro)3 spec wins — HP ZBook X G2i 16
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) scores 60.6 against 60.8 for HP ZBook X G2i 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook X G2i 16 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro)
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 33% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 24.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $3,609
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook X G2i 16
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 40
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 291% higher storage: 2,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 10% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 2.1 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | HP ZBook X G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+300% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | HP ZBook X G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | Apple M1 Pro 16-core GPU | NVIDIA RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell Laptop GPU (8 GB) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,000 GB+291% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | HP ZBook X G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 8,256Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | HP ZBook X G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.6 Wh+4% | 96 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14.3 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | HP ZBook X G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.9 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+33% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | HP ZBook X G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1, 2x USB-A (5Gbps), RJ-45 (1Gbps), SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5 MP IR camera |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | HP ZBook X G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Monterey | Windows 11 Pro |
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