HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
60.6Performancechip59.9
68.1Graphics94.2
35.1Displayspec-based55.5
60Batteryspec-based48.5
59.8Portabilityspec-based26
4 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1i 146 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 scores 55.8 against 55.9 for Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 96% higher Web browsing endurance: 10.8 h vs 5.5 h
- 37% lower weight: 1.66 kg vs 2.62 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 22.9 mm vs 26.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,679 vs $2,699
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
- Stronger graphics score: 94 vs 68
- 259% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 18,823 vs 5,249
- 136% higher charging: 330 W vs 140 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 30% higher capacity: 99.9 Wh vs 77 Wh
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (UWVA), anti-glare, 120Hz VRR | IPS (Legion PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,905Top 32% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,972Top 33% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 5,249Bottom 2% | 18,823+259%Top 20% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh | 99.9 Wh+30% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10.8 h+96% | 5.5 h |
| Charging | 140 W | 330 W+136% |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.66 kg+37% | 2.62 kg |
| Thickness | 22.9 mm+14% | 26.6 mm |
| Material | Metal chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 + USB 3.2, 140W PD), 4x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201; Wi-Fi 6E AX211 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 (5.3 on Wi-Fi 6E configurations) | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP camera (IR camera optional) | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (optional) and optional IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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