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HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14
HP's 14-inch ZBook 8 G1ak is an AMD-based mobile workstation built on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 with integrated Radeon 860M graphics; the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is the lower option. It weighs from 1.44 kg and has a 62 Wh battery and upgradeable SODIMM memory. This record covers 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage and a 1920x1200 panel.
Pros
- Two SODIMM slots take up to 64 GB of DDR5-5600, so memory can be upgraded by IT or the owner
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1, plus HDMI 2.1, a powered USB-A port and an optional RJ45 Ethernet port
- Starts at 1.44 kg with a 62 Wh battery that HP says fast-charges to about 50% in 30 minutes
- Wi-Fi 7 with optional 5G or 4G WWAN, a smart card reader option, fingerprint reader and IR camera options
- Display choices go up to a 2.5K 120 Hz panel, including a DreamColor option and an 800-nit Sure View privacy panel
Cons
- Graphics are integrated Radeon only; HP's spec sheet lists no discrete NVIDIA option for the G1a family
- The entry 1920x1200 panel is rated at 300 nits and 62.5% sRGB coverage
Below average
Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.
Performance uses the published results of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, because we have no benchmark result for this device itself yet.
Full specifications
Everything we track for the HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14
Display
- Screen size
- 14 ″
- Panel type
- IPS-type UWVA, anti-glare (touch option)
- Resolution
- 1920x1200
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
- Graphics
- AMD Radeon 860M (integrated)
- RAM
- 32 GB
- RAM type
- DDR5-5600 (SODIMM, upgradeable)
- Storage
- 1,024 GB
- Storage type
- PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Battery
- Capacity
- 62 Wh
Design
- Weight
- 1.44 kg
- Thickness
- 19 mm
Connectivity
- Ports
- 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C 10Gbps (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), USB-A 5Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet (optional), 3.5mm combo jack
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Webcam
- 5MP camera (optional 5MP IR camera)
- Biometrics
- Optional fingerprint reader and IR camera (Windows Hello)
Software
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Pro
Quick answers
Is the HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 good in 2026?
The HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14 earns an Inno Score of 46.9/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. HP's 14-inch ZBook 8 G1ak is an AMD-based mobile workstation built on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 with integrated Radeon 860M graphics; the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is the lower option. It weighs from 1.44 kg and has a 62 Wh battery and upgradeable SODIMM memory. This record covers 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage and a 1920x1200 panel.
What are the key specs of the HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14?
Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 · RAM: 32 GB · Screen size: 14 ″ · Weight: 1.44 kg
What are the closest alternatives to the HP ZBook 8 G1ak 14?
Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA), Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V), MSI Modern A14 LE J1M — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
