HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 vs MSI Cyborg 17 B13W
51.9chipPerformancespec-basedchip41.5
53.3chipGraphics87.6
20Displayspec-based48
49.3Batteryspec-based40.3
71.7Portabilityspec-based35.5
4 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1ak 142 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 17 B13W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 scores 47.8 against 47.8 for MSI Cyborg 17 B13W. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 42% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 15% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 22.2 mm
- 12% higher capacity: 62 Wh vs 55 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 17 B13W
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 53
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 24% higher Screen size: 17.3 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | MSI Cyborg 17 B13W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 17.3 ″+24% |
| Panel type | IPS-type UWVA, anti-glare (touch option) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | MSI Cyborg 17 B13W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 60W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM, upgradeable) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | MSI Cyborg 17 B13W |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | MSI Cyborg 17 B13W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 62 Wh+12% | 55 Wh |
| Charging | — | 150 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | MSI Cyborg 17 B13W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+42% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 19 mm+15% | 22.2 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | MSI Cyborg 17 B13W |
|---|---|---|
| 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, RJ45 Ethernet (optional), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP camera (optional 5MP IR camera) | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader and IR camera (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | MSI Cyborg 17 B13W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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