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Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) vs HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14

WINNER
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
53Inno Score
VS
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
49.3Inno Score
50.9Performance49.3
38.4Display25.7
50.9Battery49.3
80Portability82
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)4 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14

InnoReviews verdict

Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+13) and performance (+2). HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 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 13 (Ryzen AI 300)

  • Stronger display score: 38 vs 26
  • 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
  • 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits

Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14

  • 22% lower thickness: 12.4 mm vs 15.9 mm

Display

Display comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Screen size13.5 ″14 ″+4%
Panel typeIPS (matte)IPS
Resolution2880x19201920x1200
Refresh rate120 Hz—
Peak brightness500 nits+67%300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
ProcessorAMD Ryzen AI 7 350Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
GraphicsAMD Radeon 860MIntel Arc 130T
RAM32 GB+100%16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)DDR5 SODIMM (6400 MT/s)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDPCIe NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Geekbench 6 (single)2,790Top 43%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)13,100Bottom 48%—

Battery

Battery comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Capacity61 Wh62 Wh+2%
Web browsing endurance10 h—
Charging60 W65 W+8%

Design

Design comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Weight1.3 kg+6%1.39 kg
Thickness15.9 mm12.4 mm+22%
MaterialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Ports4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm2x 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-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam1080p with privacy switches5MP webcam
BiometricsFingerprint readerFingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) versus HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
SpecFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11 Pro

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