ASUS ExpertBook P3 G2 (PM3406CHA) vs HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
47.9chipPerformancechip53
31.4Display23.3
60Battery69.3
82.1Portability72
4 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P3 G2 (PM3406CHA)2 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook P3 G2 (PM3406CHA) scores 52.6 against 52.6 for HP ZBook 8 G2i 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook P3 G2 (PM3406CHA) edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P3 G2 (PM3406CHA)
- Stronger display score: 31 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 72
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 38% lower thickness: 11.7 mm vs 19 mm
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
- Stronger performance score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 69 vs 60
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 10% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 70 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 G2 (PM3406CHA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS anti-glare (100% sRGB) | IPS, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 G2 (PM3406CHA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core Ultra 7 366H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, upgradeable) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 G2 (PM3406CHA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 77 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 G2 (PM3406CHA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg+1% | 1.43 kg |
| Thickness | 11.7 mm+38% | 19 mm |
| Material | Metal chassis | Aluminum chassis (Meteor Silver) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 G2 (PM3406CHA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C (display, power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (display, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, Nano Kensington lock slot | 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (40Gbps, PD, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C (10Gbps, PD, DisplayPort 1.4), USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack, nano security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR (Windows Hello), privacy shutter | 5 MP IR AI camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key, IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 G2 (PM3406CHA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | — |
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