HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
49.3Performance57.1
25.7Display41.5
49.3Battery77.3
82Portability33.3
2 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 145 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OMEN 16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 53.4 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and display (+16). HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 33
- 51% lower thickness: 12.4 mm vs 25.4 mm
- 43% lower weight: 1.39 kg vs 2.43 kg
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 49
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 50% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 130T | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| RAM type | DDR5 SODIMM (6400 MT/s) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 62 Wh | 83 Wh+34% |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.39 kg+43% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 12.4 mm+51% | 25.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 1x USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP webcam | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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