HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 vs HP ProBook 4 G1a 16
43.2Performancespec-basedchip39.6
32.4chipGraphicschip54.2
27.7Displayspec-based25.7
41.3Batteryspec-based41.3
74.3Portabilityspec-based65
3 spec wins — HP EliteBook 6 G1q 142 spec wins — HP ProBook 4 G1a 16
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 scores 42.9 against 42.8 for HP ProBook 4 G1a 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 435 nits vs 300 nits
- 18% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 1.75 kg
Reasons to pick the HP ProBook 4 G1a 16
- Stronger graphics score: 54 vs 32
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch or touch options) | IPS, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 435 nits+45% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | AMD Ryzen 7 250 |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 (integrated) | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,416Bottom 14% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,619Bottom 30% | — |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 56 Wh | 56 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+18% | 1.75 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 17 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum cover with 50% post-industrial recycled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 1Gbps, nano-SIM slot | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm FastConnect 7800) | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p webcam (5MP IR camera on some configurations) | 5MP IR camera |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR face recognition (Windows Hello); optional fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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