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HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 vs MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW

HP ZBook 8 G2i 14
53.2Inno Score
VS
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
53.2Inno Score
53chipPerformancespec-based52.6
57chipGraphics92.6
23.3Displayspec-based54.6
69.3Batteryspec-based50.5
72Portabilityspec-based23
3 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2i 145 spec wins — MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 scores 53.2 against 53.2 for MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2i 14

  • 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
  • 47% lower weight: 1.43 kg vs 2.7 kg
  • 34% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 28.6 mm

Reasons to pick the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW

  • Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 57
  • 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 230% higher charging: 330 W vs 100 W
  • 58% higher Peak brightness: 473 nits vs 300 nits
  • 17% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 77 Wh

Display

Display comparison: HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 versus MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
SpecHP ZBook 8 G2i 14MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
Screen size14 ″16 ″+14%
Panel typeIPS, anti-glareIPS
Resolution1920x12002560x1600
Refresh rate60 Hz240 Hz+300%
Peak brightness300 nits473 nits+58%

Performance

Performance comparison: HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 versus MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
SpecHP ZBook 8 G2i 14MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 366HIntel Core Ultra 7 255HX
GraphicsIntel Graphics (integrated)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, upgradeable)DDR5-5600
Storage1,024 GB+100%512 GB
Storage typePCIe NVMe M.2 SSDPCIe NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 versus MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
SpecHP ZBook 8 G2i 14MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,923Top 29%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—16,885Top 27%
3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU)—17,434Top 21%

Battery

Battery comparison: HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 versus MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
SpecHP ZBook 8 G2i 14MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
Capacity77 Wh90 Wh+17%
Web browsing endurance—7 h
Charging100 W330 W+230%

Design

Design comparison: HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 versus MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
SpecHP ZBook 8 G2i 14MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
Weight1.43 kg+47%2.7 kg
Thickness19 mm+34%28.6 mm
MaterialAluminum chassis (Meteor Silver)—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 versus MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
SpecHP ZBook 8 G2i 14MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (40Gbps, PD, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C (10Gbps, PD, DisplayPort 1.4), USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack, nano security lock slot2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ45, SD Express card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211, 2x2)Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth6.05.3
Webcam5 MP IR AI camera1080p IR with privacy shutter
BiometricsFingerprint reader, IR face recognition—

Software

Software comparison: HP ZBook 8 G2i 14 versus MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
SpecHP ZBook 8 G2i 14MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
Operating system—Windows 11 Home

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