Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) vs HP EliteBook 8 Flip G2i 13
46.6Performancechip41.8
44.8Display26.5
53.5Battery49.3
40.2Portability79.4
6 spec wins — Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)1 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 Flip G2i 13
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) scores 46.5 against 46.4 for HP EliteBook 8 Flip G2i 13. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 49
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 Flip G2i 13
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 40
- 42% lower weight: 1.39 kg vs 2.4 kg
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | HP EliteBook 8 Flip G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+20% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (matte anti-glare, VRR, G-Sync support with RTX 5070 module) | IPS touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | HP EliteBook 8 Flip G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W, swappable Graphics Module) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | HP EliteBook 8 Flip G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,878Top 37% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,399Bottom 37% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | HP EliteBook 8 Flip G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 85 Wh+37% | 62 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8.3 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | HP EliteBook 8 Flip G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 1.39 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 21 mm | — |
| Material | CNC aluminum top cover with thixomolded magnesium alloy bottom cover | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | HP EliteBook 8 Flip G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 6x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD, 3.5mm audio options; four slots with display output and up to 240W charging, two with USB4), plus a USB-C port on the RTX 5070 module (display output, 240W charging) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C 10Gbps (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, headphone/microphone combo jack, garaged pen slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (AMD RZ717) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2nd Gen, 9.2MP OmniVision OV08X sensor, 87° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 5 MP IR camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (Windows Hello and Linux libfprint compatible) | IR face recognition and optional fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) | HP EliteBook 8 Flip G2i 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (DIY Edition ships without an OS; Linux supported) | Windows 11 Pro |
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