ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
54.3chipPerformance60.6
87.6Graphics68.1
55Displayspec-based35.1
50.7Batteryspec-based60
38.2Portabilityspec-based59.8
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)4 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) scores 55.6 against 55.8 for HP ZBook 8 G1i 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 68
- 160% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 13,644 vs 5,249
- 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 ZBook 8 G1i 14
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 54
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 25% lower weight: 1.66 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 22% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 15% lower thickness: 22.9 mm vs 26.9 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | IPS (UWVA), anti-glare, 120Hz VRR |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| 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 ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,905Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,972Top 31% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 13,644+160%Top 31% | 5,249Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 77 Wh+22% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10.8 h |
| Charging | 150 W+7% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.66 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 22.9 mm+15% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Metal chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP ZBook 8 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 | 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 6 (802.11ax) | 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 | 720p HD camera | 5MP camera (IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (optional) and optional IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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