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HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 vs HP ZBook 8 G2a 16

HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14
42.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
43Inno Score
43.2Performancespec-basedchip37.6
32.4chipGraphicschip42.2
27.7Displayspec-based23.3
41.3Batteryspec-based57.3
74.3Portabilityspec-based63.8
3 spec wins — HP EliteBook 6 G1q 142 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2a 16

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 scores 42.9 against 43 for HP ZBook 8 G2a 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook 8 G2a 16 edges ahead in graphics, 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 1.76 kg
  • Lower launch price: $1,161 vs $2,389

Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2a 16

  • Stronger graphics score: 42 vs 32
  • 21% higher capacity: 68 Wh vs 56 Wh
  • 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″

Display

Display comparison: HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 versus HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
SpecHP EliteBook 6 G1q 14HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
Screen size14 ″16 ″+14%
Panel typeIPS (non-touch or touch options)IPS, anti-glare
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness435 nits+45%300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 versus HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
SpecHP EliteBook 6 G1q 14HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100AMD Ryzen AI 5 435
GraphicsQualcomm Adreno X1-45 (integrated)AMD Radeon 840M (integrated)
RAM32 GB+100%16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5x-8533 (soldered)DDR5-5600 (SODIMM)
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typePCIe NVMe M.2 SSDPCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 versus HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
SpecHP EliteBook 6 G1q 14HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
Geekbench 6 (single)2,416Bottom 14%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,619Bottom 30%—

Battery

Battery comparison: HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 versus HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
SpecHP EliteBook 6 G1q 14HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
Capacity56 Wh68 Wh+21%
Charging65 W—

Design

Design comparison: HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 versus HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
SpecHP EliteBook 6 G1q 14HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
Weight1.44 kg+18%1.76 kg
Thickness17 mm—
Material—Cover and keycaps with 50% recycled aluminum and 50% recycled plastics

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 versus HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
SpecHP EliteBook 6 G1q 14HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
Ports2x USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 1Gbps, nano-SIM slot2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo jack, nano security lock slot
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm FastConnect 7800)Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek RZ616) or Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925)
Bluetooth5.45.3 (6.0 with Wi-Fi 7)
Webcam1080p webcam (5MP IR camera on some configurations)5 MP camera, optional 5 MP IR camera
BiometricsFingerprint readerIR camera and fingerprint reader in power button (select models)

Software

Software comparison: HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 versus HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
SpecHP EliteBook 6 G1q 14HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
Operating systemWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

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