HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
49.3Performance44
25.7Display38.3
49.3Battery46.7
82Portability43.5
4 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 142 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+39) and performance (+5). Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 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 performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 44
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 51% lower thickness: 12.4 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 34% lower weight: 1.39 kg vs 2.1 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 26
- 108% higher charging: 135 W vs 65 W
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 | Up to Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 130T | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SODIMM (6400 MT/s) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
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+51% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
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 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP webcam | 720p |
| 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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