HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
46.5chipPerformance42.1
25.7Display26.5
49.3Battery49.3
66.4Portability73.9
5 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 162 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 scores 45.5 against 45.5 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 42
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 66
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 18% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 1.77 kg
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (UWVA, anti-glare; touch and Sure View options) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Bottom 35% |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 62 Wh+9% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.77 kg | 1.46 kg+18% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+8% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (Glacier silver) | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP camera (optional 5MP IR camera with presence detection) | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (optional); IR face recognition (Windows Hello) with the optional IR camera | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro or Home | Windows 11 |
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