HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 vs HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
60.6Performance66.1
35.1Display35.1
60Battery44.6
59.8Portability68.1
3 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1i 145 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 scores 54 against 54 for HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 45
- 54% higher Web browsing endurance: 10.8 h vs 7 h
- Lower launch price: $1,679 vs $2,599
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 61
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 60
- 100% higher RAM: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 21% lower thickness: 18.1 mm vs 22.9 mm
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (UWVA), anti-glare, 120Hz VRR | OLED (touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) | AMD Radeon 8060S (integrated) |
| RAM | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,905+5%Top 31% | 2,756Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,972Top 33% | 16,855+6%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh+3% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10.8 h+54% | 7 h |
| Charging | 140 W | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.66 kg | 1.6 kg+4% |
| Thickness | 22.9 mm | 18.1 mm+21% |
| Material | Metal chassis | Aluminum chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 20Gbps (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, optional smart card reader, optional nano-SIM slot, security lock slot | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (charging), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201; Wi-Fi 6E AX211 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 (5.3 on Wi-Fi 6E configurations) | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP camera (IR camera optional) | 5MP camera with IR sensor |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (optional) and optional IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) and fingerprint reader in the power button |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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