HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2
46.5chipPerformancechip45.8
25.7Display26.5
49.3Battery44
66.4Portability72.4
4 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 162 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 scores 45.5 against 45.4 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 44
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 24% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 20.4 mm
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 66
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 24% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 1.77 kg
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (UWVA, anti-glare; touch and Sure View options) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 62 Wh+7% | 58 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.77 kg | 1.35 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+24% | 20.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (Glacier silver) | Magnesium (top), aluminum (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-A (5Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60Hz), 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 | Fingerprint reader in power button; IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 16 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro or Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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