Framework Laptop 12 vs HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
30.7Performance49.3
26.5Display25.7
—Battery49.3
83.2Portability82
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 123 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
InnoReviews verdict
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19). Framework Laptop 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 15% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |
| Graphics | — | Intel Arc 130T |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5 SODIMM (6400 MT/s) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 62 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+6% | 1.39 kg |
| Thickness | — | 12.4 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 5MP webcam |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Pro |
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