HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)
60.6Performance51.2
35.1Display52.2
60Battery61.9
59.8Portability52.5
5 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1i 145 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 scores 54 against 54.1 for Razer Blade 16 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Razer Blade 16 (2025) edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 60 vs 53
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 22% lower weight: 1.66 kg vs 2.14 kg
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,972 vs 13,400
- Lower launch price: $1,679 vs $2,999
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2025)
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 35
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher charging: 280 W vs 140 W
- 23% lower thickness: 17.6 mm vs 22.9 mm
- 17% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 77 Wh
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (UWVA), anti-glare, 120Hz VRR | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) | LPDDR5X-8000 |
| 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 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,905+4%Top 31% | 2,780Bottom 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,972+19%Top 33% | 13,400Bottom 49% |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh | 90 Wh+17% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10.8 h+8% | 10 h |
| Charging | 140 W | 280 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.66 kg+22% | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | 22.9 mm | 17.6 mm+23% |
| Material | Metal chassis | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4, 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 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 + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (optional) and optional IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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