ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14
54.3chipPerformancespec-based47.9
87.6Graphicschip61.9
55Displayspec-based35.1
50.7Batteryspec-based59.6
38.2Portabilityspec-based88.3
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)3 spec wins — HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) scores 55.6 against 55.5 for HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 62
- 131% higher charging: 150 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14
- 55% lower thickness: 12.1 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 46% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | OLED (touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on package) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,780Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,334Bottom 28% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 13,644Top 31% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 64 Wh+2% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 12 h |
| Charging | 150 W+131% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.2 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 12.1 mm+55% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Aluminum chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 9MP camera with IR sensor and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | IR face recognition (Windows Hello); fingerprint reader in the power button (optional) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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