HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 vs HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
47.9Performance60.6
62.7chipGraphics68.1
35.1Displayspec-based35.1
59.6Batteryspec-based60
88.3Portabilityspec-based59.8
3 spec wins — HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 145 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 scores 55.6 against 55.8 for HP ZBook 8 G1i 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 edges ahead in performance and graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14
- 47% lower thickness: 12.1 mm vs 22.9 mm
- 28% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.66 kg
- 11% higher Web browsing endurance: 12 h vs 10.8 h
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 48
- Stronger graphics score: 68 vs 63
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 41% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,972 vs 11,334
- Lower launch price: $1,679 vs $2,019
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (touch) | IPS (UWVA), anti-glare, 120Hz VRR |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on package) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780Bottom 47% | 2,905+4%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,334Bottom 29% | 15,972+41%Top 31% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 5,249Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 77 Wh+20% |
| Web browsing endurance | 12 h+11% | 10.8 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 140 W+115% |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+28% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 12.1 mm+47% | 22.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis | Metal chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack, security lock slot | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 20Gbps (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, optional smart card reader, optional nano-SIM slot, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201; Wi-Fi 6E AX211 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 (5.3 on Wi-Fi 6E configurations) |
| Webcam | 9MP camera with IR sensor and privacy shutter | 5MP camera (IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello); fingerprint reader in the power button (optional) | Fingerprint reader (optional) and optional IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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