HP OmniBook X 17 vs HP ZBook 8 G2a 14
60.2chipPerformance57.7
72.8chipGraphicschip59.3
31.4Displayspec-based35.1
68Batteryspec-based57.3
48.3Portabilityspec-based71.4
3 spec wins — HP OmniBook X 173 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2a 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP OmniBook X 17 scores 55.2 against 55.1 for HP ZBook 8 G2a 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP OmniBook X 17 edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook X 17
- Stronger graphics score: 73 vs 59
- 24% higher Screen size: 17.3 ″ vs 14 ″
- 21% lower thickness: 15.1 mm vs 19 mm
- 12% higher capacity: 76 Wh vs 68 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,400
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2a 14
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 39% lower weight: 1.45 kg vs 2.39 kg
Display
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 17 | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 17.3 ″+24% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS touchscreen | IPS LCD, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 17 | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (integrated) | AMD Radeon 890M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard) | DDR5-5600 (2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB+2% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 17 | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,945Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,878Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 17 | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 76 Wh+12% | 68 Wh |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 17 | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.39 kg | 1.45 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 15.1 mm+21% | 19 mm |
| Material | Recycled aluminum, sandblasted anodized cover and keyboard frame | Aluminum chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 17 | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 3x USB-A (10Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, smart card reader (select models), nano security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 5 MP IR camera with HDR switch and privacy shutter | 5 MP IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) and fingerprint reader in the power button (select models) |
Software
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 17 | HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro or Home |
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