HP EliteBook 6 G1a 16 vs MSI Modern 14 H1M
38.1chipPerformancechip35.6
23.3Display20
41.3Battery44
65Portability70.3
2 spec wins — HP EliteBook 6 G1a 162 spec wins — MSI Modern 14 H1M
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 6 G1a 16 scores 39.9 against 39.8 for MSI Modern 14 H1M. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP EliteBook 6 G1a 16 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 6 G1a 16
- Stronger display score: 23 vs 20
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 10% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 18.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Modern 14 H1M
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 65
- 15% lower weight: 1.49 kg vs 1.75 kg
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1a 16 | MSI Modern 14 H1M |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (UWVA), anti-glare | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1a 16 | MSI Modern 14 H1M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 250 | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | LPDDR5 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1a 16 | MSI Modern 14 H1M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 56 Wh | 58 Wh+4% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1a 16 | MSI Modern 14 H1M |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.75 kg | 1.49 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 17 mm+10% | 18.9 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1a 16 | MSI Modern 14 H1M |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, headphone/mic combo jack, security lock slot, optional nano-SIM and smart card reader | 1x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0, Thunderbolt 4 compatible), 1x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz), SD card reader, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Realtek RTL8852CE, 2x2; Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5 MP IR camera | 720p HD with shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1a 16 | MSI Modern 14 H1M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Related comparisons
HP EliteBook 6 G1a 16vs HP ProBook 4 G1i 16VSHP EliteBook 6 G1a 16vs HP ProBook 4 G2i 16VSHP EliteBook 6 G1a 16vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10VSHP EliteBook 6 G1a 16vs Lenovo Xiaoxin 14 SE 2026VSMSI Modern 14 H1Mvs HP EliteBook 6 G1i 16VSMSI Modern 14 H1Mvs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)VSMSI Modern 14 H1Mvs Lenovo V14 Gen 7VSMSI Modern 14 H1Mvs HP Victus 16 (2024)VS