HP OmniBook X 17 vs HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
60.2chipPerformancechip53
31.4Display23.3
68Battery69.3
48.3Portability72
4 spec wins — HP OmniBook X 173 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP OmniBook X 17 scores 52.6 against 52.6 for HP ZBook 8 G2i 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP OmniBook X 17 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook X 17
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 53
- Stronger display score: 31 vs 23
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 24% higher Screen size: 17.3 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,199
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 48
- 40% lower weight: 1.43 kg vs 2.39 kg
Display
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 17 | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 17.3 ″+24% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS touchscreen | IPS, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 17 | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 7 366H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB+2% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 17 | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 76 Wh | 77 Wh+1% |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 17 | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.39 kg | 1.43 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 15.1 mm+20% | 19 mm |
| Material | Recycled aluminum, sandblasted anodized cover and keyboard frame | Aluminum chassis (Meteor Silver) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 17 | HP ZBook 8 G2i 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, PD, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C (10Gbps, PD, DisplayPort 1.4), USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack, nano security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 5 MP IR camera with HDR switch and privacy shutter | 5 MP IR AI camera |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | HP OmniBook X 17 | HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | — |
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