GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) vs HP ZBook 8 G2a 14
53.7Performance57.7
41.5Display35.1
68Battery57.3
56.5Portability71.4
5 spec wins — GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)4 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2a 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) scores 54.3 against 54.4 for HP ZBook 8 G2a 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 57
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 12% higher capacity: 76 Wh vs 68 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,650 vs $2,400
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2a 14
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 57
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 24% lower weight: 1.45 kg vs 1.9 kg
Display
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (100% sRGB, Pantone Validated) | IPS LCD, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 85W) | AMD Radeon 890M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots: Gen4x4 and Gen4x2) | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,916Top 30% | 2,945+1%Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,074+1%Top 46% | 13,878Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 76 Wh+12% | 68 Wh |
| Charging | 150 W+7% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.45 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 19 mm+5% |
| Material | Sandblasted-finish chassis (Lunar White or Space Gray) | Aluminum chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C USB4 (DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack, DC-in | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, smart card reader (select models), nano security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 5 MP IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) and fingerprint reader in the power button (select models) |
Software
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) | Windows 11 Pro or Home |
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