GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) vs HP ZBook 8 G2i 16
53.7Performance62.7
41.5Display23.3
68Battery69.3
56.5Portability62.3
3 spec wins — GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)3 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2i 16
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) scores 54.3 against 54.2 for HP ZBook 8 G2i 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you — GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) edges ahead in display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 23
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2i 16
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 62 vs 57
Display
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (100% sRGB, Pantone Validated) | IPS, anti-glare (non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 85W) | NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Generation Laptop GPU (6 GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (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 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,916Top 30% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,074Top 46% | — |
Battery
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 76 Wh | 77 Wh+1% |
| Charging | 150 W+7% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.75 kg+8% |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 19 mm+5% |
| Material | Sandblasted-finish chassis (Lunar White or Space Gray) | Meteor silver aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 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), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 5 MP camera (5 MP IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | HP ZBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) | Windows 11 Pro |
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