ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) vs HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
49.5Performance60.6
38.5Display35.1
73Battery60
61.3Portability59.8
4 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA)6 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) scores 54 against 54 for HP ZBook 8 G1i 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA)
- Stronger display score: 39 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 60
- 44% higher Web browsing endurance: 15.6 h vs 10.8 h
- 21% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 22.9 mm
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 50
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,972 vs 12,710
- 22% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 63 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,679 vs $3,000
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, anti-glare (100% sRGB) | IPS (UWVA), anti-glare, 120Hz VRR |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (4 Xe3 cores, integrated) | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (upgradeable) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,715Bottom 37% | 2,905+7%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,710Bottom 42% | 15,972+26%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 77 Wh+22% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.6 h+44% | 10.8 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 140 W+115% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.83 kg | 1.66 kg+9% |
| Thickness | 18 mm+21% | 22.9 mm |
| Material | — | Metal chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo 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 (802.11be) | 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 with IR and privacy shutter | 5MP camera (IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor and IR camera for Windows Hello | Fingerprint reader (optional) and optional IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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