ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) vs HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
54.9chipPerformancespec-basedchip53
58.2chipGraphicschip57
26.5Displayspec-based23.3
60Batteryspec-based69.3
73.6Portabilityspec-based72
4 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA)2 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) scores 53.1 against 53.2 for HP ZBook 8 G2i 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
- 11% higher charging: 100 W vs 90 W
- 10% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 70 Wh
- Lower launch price: $2,199 vs $2,630
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS, anti-glare, non-touch | IPS, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | Intel Core Ultra 7 366H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 (SO-DIMM) | 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 PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 77 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 90 W | 100 W+11% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg+1% | 1.43 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm+5% | 19 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum chassis (Meteor Silver) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C (display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (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, 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 | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | 5 MP IR AI camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key and IR camera for Windows Hello | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | — |
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