HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
44.8chipPerformancespec-based55.2
51.9chipGraphicschip61
25.7Displayspec-based23.3
49.3Batteryspec-based34.5
82Portabilityspec-based76.1
2 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 142 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 scores 48.3 against 48.3 for Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel). 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
- 38% higher capacity: 62 Wh vs 45 Wh
- 29% lower thickness: 12.4 mm vs 17.5 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
- Stronger graphics score: 61 vs 52
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 130T | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5 SODIMM (6400 MT/s) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4; second M.2 2280 slot free) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,925Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,990Top 38% |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 62 Wh+38% | 45 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7.3 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.39 kg | 1.36 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 12.4 mm+29% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP webcam | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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