ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs HP ZBook 8 G2a 14
49.4Performance57.7
38.4Display35.1
64Battery57.3
73.5Portability71.4
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)4 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2a 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) scores 54.2 against 54.4 for HP ZBook 8 G2a 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 57
- 29% higher charging: 180 W vs 140 W
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 14% lower thickness: 16.3 mm vs 19 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,600 vs $2,400
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2a 14
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 49
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,945 vs 2,632
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | IPS LCD, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | AMD Radeon 890M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,632Bottom 31% | 2,945+12%Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,155Bottom 45% | 13,878+5%Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+7% | 68 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+29% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.45 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm+14% | 19 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Aluminum chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, smart card reader (select models), nano security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 5 MP IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) and fingerprint reader in the power button (select models) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro or Home |
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