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HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 vs HP ZBook 8 G2a 16

HP ProBook 4 G1a 16
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
43Inno Score
39.6chipPerformancespec-basedchip37.6
54.2chipGraphicschip42.2
25.7Displayspec-based23.3
41.3Batteryspec-based57.3
65Portabilityspec-based63.8
2 spec wins — HP ProBook 4 G1a 161 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2a 16

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 scores 42.8 against 43 for HP ZBook 8 G2a 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the HP ProBook 4 G1a 16

  • Stronger graphics score: 54 vs 42
  • 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB

Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2a 16

  • 21% higher capacity: 68 Wh vs 56 Wh

Display

Display comparison: HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 versus HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
SpecHP ProBook 4 G1a 16HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
Screen size16 ″16 ″
Panel typeIPS, anti-glareIPS, anti-glare
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh rate—60 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 versus HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
SpecHP ProBook 4 G1a 16HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 250AMD Ryzen AI 5 435
GraphicsAMD Radeon 780M (integrated)AMD Radeon 840M (integrated)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (SODIMM)DDR5-5600 (SODIMM)
Storage1,000 GB+95%512 GB
Storage typePCIe NVMe M.2 SSDPCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD

Battery

Battery comparison: HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 versus HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
SpecHP ProBook 4 G1a 16HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
Capacity56 Wh68 Wh+21%
Charging65 W—

Design

Design comparison: HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 versus HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
SpecHP ProBook 4 G1a 16HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
Weight1.75 kg+1%1.76 kg
Thickness17 mm—
MaterialAluminum cover with 50% post-industrial recycled aluminumCover and keycaps with 50% recycled aluminum and 50% recycled plastics

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 versus HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
SpecHP ProBook 4 G1a 16HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
Ports2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo jack, nano security lock slot
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2)Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek RZ616) or Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925)
Bluetooth5.45.3 (6.0 with Wi-Fi 7)
Webcam5MP IR camera5 MP camera, optional 5 MP IR camera
BiometricsIR face recognition (Windows Hello); optional fingerprint readerIR camera and fingerprint reader in power button (select models)

Software

Software comparison: HP ProBook 4 G1a 16 versus HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
SpecHP ProBook 4 G1a 16HP ZBook 8 G2a 16
Operating systemWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

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