HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
41.8chipPerformance46.1
56chipGraphicschip61
39.6Displayspec-based35.1
49.3Batteryspec-based52
80.3Portabilityspec-based71.9
4 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2i 134 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 scores 50.7 against 50.8 for Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 800 nits vs 400 nits
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 21% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 19.7 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 42
- Stronger graphics score: 61 vs 56
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 14 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits+100% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,894Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,979Bottom 33% |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 62 Wh | 64 Wh+3% |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.31 kg+6% | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+21% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP HDR with privacy shutter | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Optional IR camera and optional fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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