HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 vs HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
49.3Performance94.7
25.7Display38.4
49.3Battery94.7
82Portability59.3
2 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 146 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.2 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+45) and battery (+45). 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 59
- 31% lower thickness: 12.4 mm vs 17.9 mm
- 27% lower weight: 1.39 kg vs 1.9 kg
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 95 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 49
- 1100% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 130T | AMD Radeon 8065S (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 192 GB+1100% |
| RAM type | DDR5 SODIMM (6400 MT/s) | LPDDR5X-8533 (unified, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 62 Wh | 96 Wh+55% |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.39 kg+27% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 12.4 mm+31% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (Eclipse Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, nano-SIM (5G option), 3.5mm audio, security lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 5MP webcam | 5MP IR + Windows Hello |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G3a (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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