HP ZBook 8 G1i 16 vs HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
49.3Performancespec-based41.9
68.1Graphicschip58.1
26.5Displayspec-based36.7
69.3Batteryspec-based60
61.8Portabilityspec-based81.6
4 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1i 165 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP ZBook 8 G1i 16 scores 52.6 against 52.6 for HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook 8 G1i 16 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G1i 16
- Stronger graphics score: 68 vs 58
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,790 vs 2,372
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- 10% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 26% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 1.76 kg
- 24% lower thickness: 14.5 mm vs 19.2 mm
- 13% higher Peak brightness: 450 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 16 | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+13% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (UWVA), anti-glare, low blue light | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits+13% |
Performance
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 16 | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 16 | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,790+18%Bottom 48% | 2,372Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,120Bottom 33% | 12,643+4%Bottom 40% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 5,249Bottom 2% | — |
Battery
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 16 | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh+10% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 16 | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.76 kg | 1.31 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 19.2 mm | 14.5 mm+24% |
| Material | Metal | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 16 | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 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 nano-SIM slot | 1x USB-C (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201; Wi-Fi 6E AX211 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 (5.3 on Wi-Fi 6E configurations) | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 5MP camera (IR camera optional) | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button) and optional IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | HP ZBook 8 G1i 16 | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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