HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
49.3Performance46.1
25.7Display35.1
49.3Battery52
82Portability71.9
2 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 142 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 scores 49.3 against 49.3 for Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 46
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 72
- 37% lower thickness: 12.4 mm vs 19.7 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 26
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 130T | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SODIMM (6400 MT/s) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 62 Wh | 64 Wh+3% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.39 kg+1% | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | 12.4 mm+37% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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