HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 vs HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14
46.5chipPerformancechip51.9
62.7chipGraphicschip53.4
25.7Displayspec-based20
49.3Batteryspec-based49.3
66.4Portabilityspec-based71.7
2 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 161 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 scores 47.8 against 47.8 for HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16
- Stronger graphics score: 63 vs 53
- 18% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 19 mm
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 47
- 19% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 1.77 kg
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (UWVA, anti-glare; touch and Sure View options) | IPS-type UWVA, anti-glare (touch option) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM, upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 62 Wh | 62 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.77 kg | 1.44 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+18% | 19 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (Glacier silver) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (powered), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack (RJ-45, smart card reader and nano-SIM slot optional) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C 10Gbps (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), USB-A 5Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet (optional), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP camera (optional 5MP IR camera with presence detection) | 5MP camera (optional 5MP IR camera) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (optional); IR face recognition (Windows Hello) with the optional IR camera | Optional fingerprint reader and IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro or Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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