HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
44.8chipPerformancespec-basedchip48.9
51.9chipGraphics68.9
25.7Displayspec-based38.3
49.3Batteryspec-based46.7
82Portabilityspec-based46.1
3 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 143 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 scores 48.3 against 48.3 for Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
- 47% lower thickness: 12.4 mm vs 23.3 mm
- 34% lower weight: 1.39 kg vs 2.1 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger graphics score: 69 vs 52
- 108% higher charging: 135 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 130T | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6, 75W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5 SODIMM (6400 MT/s) | DDR5-5200 (2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 5,460Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 62 Wh+3% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 135 W+108% |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.39 kg+34% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 12.4 mm+47% | 23.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 1x USB-C (5Gbps, USB PD input 65-100W), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP webcam | 720p HD with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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