HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 vs MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W
51.9chipPerformancespec-basedchip33.6
53.3chipGraphics80.2
20Displayspec-based48
49.3Batteryspec-based46.7
71.7Portabilityspec-based49.6
5 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1ak 142 spec wins — MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 scores 47.8 against 47.8 for MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W. 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
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 28% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2 kg
- 17% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 22.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W
- Stronger graphics score: 80 vs 53
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS-type UWVA, anti-glare (touch option) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 | AMD Ryzen 7 170 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM, upgradeable) | DDR5-4800 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 9,505Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 62 Wh+3% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | — | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+28% | 2 kg |
| Thickness | 19 mm+17% | 22.9 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI (4K@60Hz), RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 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 A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | — |
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