ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM vs HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
47.1Performancechip53
41.5Display23.3
60Battery69.3
69.8Portability72
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM3 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM scores 52.6 against 52.6 for HP ZBook 8 G2i 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM edges ahead in display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 23
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher charging: 200 W vs 100 W
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,199
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
- Stronger performance score: 53 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 69 vs 60
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | IPS, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 366H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,878Top 37% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,693Bottom 42% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 77 Wh+5% |
| Web browsing endurance | 11.2 h | — |
| Charging | 200 W+100% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.43 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 19 mm+5% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom case (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Aluminum chassis (Meteor Silver) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, 40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, 10Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, microSD reader (UHS-II), 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 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 5 MP IR AI camera |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | — |
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