HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
46.5chipPerformancechip55.1
62.7chipGraphicschip61
25.7Displayspec-based29.8
49.3Batteryspec-based42.7
66.4Portabilityspec-based53.4
3 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 161 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 scores 47.8 against 47.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel). 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
- 37% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 24.8 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 47
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (UWVA, anti-glare; touch and Sure View options) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | Intel Arc 140T (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 62 Wh+9% | 57 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.77 kg+1% | 1.79 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+37% | 24.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (Glacier silver) | Plastic (PC-ABS) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (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 (powered), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack (RJ-45, smart card reader and nano-SIM slot optional) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 3x USB-A (one USB 2.0, two 5Gbps with one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio 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) | 5.0MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (optional); IR face recognition (Windows Hello) with the optional IR camera | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition, fingerprint reader in power button |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro or Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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