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HP ZBook 8 G2a 14
HP's 14-inch ZBook 8 G2a is an aluminum AMD-based mobile workstation with Ryzen AI PRO chips, integrated Radeon graphics and up to 64 GB of DDR5. This record covers the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 configuration with 64 GB and a 2.5K 120 Hz panel, which HP's US webshop lists at around $2,400; other options include the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and Ryzen AI 5 435.
Pros
- Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 with 12 cores and up to 64 GB of DDR5-5600 in two SODIMM slots, so memory and the SSD can be upgraded
- Geekbench 6.7 scores of about 2,945 single-core and 13,878 multi-core on this configuration in review testing
- Wi-Fi 7, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, a USB-A port and a smart card reader
- About 16 hours of Wi-Fi web browsing in review testing from a 68 Wh battery, with HP fast charge to roughly 50% in 30 minutes
- Optional 2.5K 120 Hz VRR panel with near-full DCI-P3 coverage; 5 MP IR webcam and fingerprint reader on select models
Cons
- Integrated Radeon graphics only, with no discrete GPU option, which limits it for GPU-heavy CAD and rendering work
- Only one M.2 SSD slot and no SD card reader
- The 2.5K 120 Hz panel measured around 420 nits in review testing, dimmer than some competing workstation displays
- Pricing is high for the hardware: around $2,400 for the 64 GB configuration in HP's US store
Average
Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.
Full specifications
Everything we track for the HP ZBook 8 G2a 14
Display
- Screen size
- 14 ″
- Panel type
- IPS LCD, anti-glare
- Resolution
- 2560x1600
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 400 nits
Performance
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470
- Graphics
- AMD Radeon 890M (integrated)
- RAM
- 64 GB
- RAM type
- DDR5-5600 (2x SODIMM)
- Storage
- 1,024 GB
- Storage type
- PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD
Benchmarks
- Geekbench 6 (single)
- 2,945Top 26%
- Geekbench 6 (multi)
- 13,878Top 48%
Battery
- Capacity
- 68 Wh
- Charging
- 140 W
Design
- Weight
- 1.45 kg
- Thickness
- 19 mm
- Material
- Aluminum chassis
Connectivity
- Ports
- 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C 10Gbps, USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, smart card reader (select models), nano security lock slot
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925)
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- Webcam
- 5 MP IR camera with privacy shutter
- Biometrics
- IR face recognition (Windows Hello) and fingerprint reader in the power button (select models)
Software
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Pro or Home
Quick answers
Is the HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 good in 2026?
The HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 earns an Inno Score of 54.4/100 (“Average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. HP's 14-inch ZBook 8 G2a is an aluminum AMD-based mobile workstation with Ryzen AI PRO chips, integrated Radeon graphics and up to 64 GB of DDR5. This record covers the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 configuration with 64 GB and a 2.5K 120 Hz panel, which HP's US webshop lists at around $2,400; other options include the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and Ryzen AI 5 435.
What are the key specs of the HP ZBook 8 G2a 14?
Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 · RAM: 64 GB · Screen size: 14 ″ · Weight: 1.45 kg
What are the closest alternatives to the HP ZBook 8 G2a 14?
Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are LG gram 14 (2025), Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51), HP EliteBook X G1a 14 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
