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💻 Dell Pro 14 vs HP EliteBook 6 G1i
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Dell Pro 14
Dell
Overall Score
Best for budget-conscious firms needing a reliable, serviceable Windows 11 Pro laptop for basic office tasks.
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HP EliteBook 6 G1i
HP
Overall Score
Best for professionals requiring high-brightness displays, mobile broadband, light weight and optional dedicated graphics for intensive work.
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Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Dell Pro 14
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
Performance
Dell Pro 14
7.0
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
9.0
Display
Dell Pro 14
6.0
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
9.0
Battery & Thermals
Dell Pro 14
7.0
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
8.0
Manageability & Security
Dell Pro 14
7.0
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
8.0
Expandability & Repair
Dell Pro 14
8.0
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
8.0
Ecosystem & Software
Dell Pro 14
7.0
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
7.0
Value
Dell Pro 14
2.5
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
10.0
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Dell Pro 14 Dell | HP EliteBook 6 G1i HP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U / 5 235U vPro / 7 255U (Series 2 — 15 W, 12 cores/14 threads, 12 MB) · AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 230 (6C/12T, up to 4.9 GHz) | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2): Core Ultra 5 225H/235H/225U/235U and Core Ultra 7 255H/265H/255U/265U (options vary by size; 13.3" is U-series only) |
| CPU cores | 12 cores / 14 threads (Intel Core Ultra Series 2 U); AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 230 is 6C/12T | -- |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics + Intel AI Boost NPU · AMD Radeon 760M + Ryzen AI (NPU up to 16 TOPS) on the Ryzen build | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics or Intel Graphics; optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) on 14"/16" |
| Discrete GPU | Integrated graphics only | ✓Optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) on 14"/16" |
| Memory & storage | ||
| Maximum memory | 2× DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM slots, up to 64 GB (2× 32 GB); stocked builds ship one module (16 GB, or 8 GB on the entry build) with the second slot free | Up to 64GB DDR5-5600; 2x SODIMM slots (dual channel, IT-serviceable) |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) | DDR5-5600, 2x SODIMM (dual channel, IT-serviceable) |
| Maximum storage | 1× M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 NVMe (single-drive design) — 512 GB as stocked; 256 GB–2 TB and Opal 2.0 SED options to order | Up to 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (self-encrypting drive options) |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 14.0" | 13.3" / 14" / 16" WUXGA IPS anti-glare (optional 2.5K) |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560×1600 |
| Brightness | 300 nits as stocked; 400-nit to order | ✓WUXGA HP Sure View 5 privacy panel at 800 nits |
| Panel | 14.0" 16:10 FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS anti-glare, 60 Hz, 300 nits as stocked; 400-nit 100% sRGB ComfortView Plus and touch panels to order | IPS anti-glare; optional 2.5K 120Hz VRR (400-nit), WUXGA HP Sure View 5 (800-nit); HP Eye Ease; touch options |
| Touchscreen | Touch panel to order | Touch options |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | Thunderbolt 4 (Intel builds, 40 Gbps) or 2× USB-C 40 Gbps (AMD builds) | ✓2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD) |
| Ports | Intel (PC14250): Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (40 Gbps, DP 2.1, PD 3.1), USB-C 10 Gbps (DP 2.0, PD 3.1), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 GbE, headset jack, DC-in. AMD (PC14255): 2× USB-C 40 Gbps (PD, DisplayPort 1.4a), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 GbE, headset jack, DC-in | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD, Sleep & Charge); 2x USB-A 5Gbps (powered); HDMI 2.1; RJ-45; headphone/mic combo; optional smart card reader |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | No WWAN option on this model | ✓Optional 4G LTE mobile broadband (WWAN) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (from) | From 1.35 kg | ✓From 1.3kg (13.3"); 1.4kg (14"); 1.75kg (16") |
| Dimensions | 313.7 × 225.3 × 18.89–20.37 mm | -- |
| Security & management | ||
| Intel vPro | vPro on the Core Ultra 5 235U build | Intel vPro on eligible processors (Core Ultra 7 265H/265U or Ultra 5 235U) |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | -- | Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — below the 40-TOPS Copilot+ bar |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3-cell 55 Wh (45 Wh on the Ultra 7 build) | ✓HP Long Life 3-cell 56Wh (48Wh option) Li-ion polymer; 65W USB-C adapter |
| Rated battery life | ExpressCharge to 80% in 60 min, full in 120; Boost 35% in 20 min | Up to 14h 45m (14"); 50% charge in ~30 min |
| Support | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (all stocked builds); Windows 11 Home / Pro Education and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (PC14250) configurable | Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / FreeDOS options; Windows 11 Enterprise via Volume Licensing) |
| Base warranty | Dell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted | 1-year HP limited warranty; HP Care Pack on-site / next-business-day uplifts available |
Performance
Processor
Dell Pro 14Intel Core Ultra 5 225U / 5 235U vPro / 7 255U (Series 2 — 15 W, 12 cores/14 threads, 12 MB) · AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 230 (6C/12T, up to 4.9 GHz)
HP EliteBook 6 G1iIntel Core Ultra (Series 2): Core Ultra 5 225H/235H/225U/235U and Core Ultra 7 255H/265H/255U/265U (options vary by size; 13.3" is U-series only)
CPU cores
Dell Pro 1412 cores / 14 threads (Intel Core Ultra Series 2 U); AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 230 is 6C/12T
HP EliteBook 6 G1i--
Graphics
Dell Pro 14Intel Graphics + Intel AI Boost NPU · AMD Radeon 760M + Ryzen AI (NPU up to 16 TOPS) on the Ryzen build
HP EliteBook 6 G1iIntegrated Intel Arc Graphics or Intel Graphics; optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) on 14"/16"
Discrete GPU
Dell Pro 14Integrated graphics only
HP EliteBook 6 G1iOptional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) on 14"/16"
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
Dell Pro 142× DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM slots, up to 64 GB (2× 32 GB); stocked builds ship one module (16 GB, or 8 GB on the entry build) with the second slot free
HP EliteBook 6 G1iUp to 64GB DDR5-5600; 2x SODIMM slots (dual channel, IT-serviceable)
Memory type
Dell Pro 14DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots)
HP EliteBook 6 G1iDDR5-5600, 2x SODIMM (dual channel, IT-serviceable)
Maximum storage
Dell Pro 141× M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 NVMe (single-drive design) — 512 GB as stocked; 256 GB–2 TB and Opal 2.0 SED options to order
HP EliteBook 6 G1iUp to 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (self-encrypting drive options)
Display
Display size
Dell Pro 1414.0"
HP EliteBook 6 G1i13.3" / 14" / 16" WUXGA IPS anti-glare (optional 2.5K)
Resolution
Dell Pro 141920 × 1200
HP EliteBook 6 G1i2560×1600
Brightness
Dell Pro 14300 nits as stocked; 400-nit to order
HP EliteBook 6 G1iWUXGA HP Sure View 5 privacy panel at 800 nits
Panel
Dell Pro 1414.0" 16:10 FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS anti-glare, 60 Hz, 300 nits as stocked; 400-nit 100% sRGB ComfortView Plus and touch panels to order
HP EliteBook 6 G1iIPS anti-glare; optional 2.5K 120Hz VRR (400-nit), WUXGA HP Sure View 5 (800-nit); HP Eye Ease; touch options
Touchscreen
Dell Pro 14Touch panel to order
HP EliteBook 6 G1iTouch options
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
Dell Pro 14Thunderbolt 4 (Intel builds, 40 Gbps) or 2× USB-C 40 Gbps (AMD builds)
HP EliteBook 6 G1i2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD)
Ports
Dell Pro 14Intel (PC14250): Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (40 Gbps, DP 2.1, PD 3.1), USB-C 10 Gbps (DP 2.0, PD 3.1), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 GbE, headset jack, DC-in. AMD (PC14255): 2× USB-C 40 Gbps (PD, DisplayPort 1.4a), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 GbE, headset jack, DC-in
HP EliteBook 6 G1i2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD, Sleep & Charge); 2x USB-A 5Gbps (powered); HDMI 2.1; RJ-45; headphone/mic combo; optional smart card reader
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
Dell Pro 14No WWAN option on this model
HP EliteBook 6 G1iOptional 4G LTE mobile broadband (WWAN)
Physical
Weight (from)
Dell Pro 14From 1.35 kg
HP EliteBook 6 G1iFrom 1.3kg (13.3"); 1.4kg (14"); 1.75kg (16")
Dimensions
Dell Pro 14313.7 × 225.3 × 18.89–20.37 mm
HP EliteBook 6 G1i--
Security & management
Intel vPro
Dell Pro 14vPro on the Core Ultra 5 235U build
HP EliteBook 6 G1iIntel vPro on eligible processors (Core Ultra 7 265H/265U or Ultra 5 235U)
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
Dell Pro 14--
HP EliteBook 6 G1iIntel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — below the 40-TOPS Copilot+ bar
Battery
Battery capacity
Dell Pro 143-cell 55 Wh (45 Wh on the Ultra 7 build)
HP EliteBook 6 G1iHP Long Life 3-cell 56Wh (48Wh option) Li-ion polymer; 65W USB-C adapter
Rated battery life
Dell Pro 14ExpressCharge to 80% in 60 min, full in 120; Boost 35% in 20 min
HP EliteBook 6 G1iUp to 14h 45m (14"); 50% charge in ~30 min
Support
Operating system
Dell Pro 14Windows 11 Pro (all stocked builds); Windows 11 Home / Pro Education and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (PC14250) configurable
HP EliteBook 6 G1iWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / FreeDOS options; Windows 11 Enterprise via Volume Licensing)
Base warranty
Dell Pro 14Dell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted
HP EliteBook 6 G1i1-year HP limited warranty; HP Care Pack on-site / next-business-day uplifts available
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 26 Jul 2026
For UK businesses, the HP EliteBook 6 G1i clearly outperforms the Dell Pro 14 on every comparable specification. The HP offers an optional discrete GPU, a superior display with up to 800-nit brightness and higher resolutions, integrated mobile broadband, a lighter starting weight, and a slightly larger battery. These advantages make it a more versatile tool for demanding professional workloads. The Dell Pro 14, while competent with its dual SO-DIMM slots and solid build, lacks these extras and is limited to integrated graphics, a dimmer 300–400-nit panel, and no WWAN option. Its AMD build may appeal to cost-conscious buyers, but even then, the HP’s features justify its position as the superior choice. If your team requires robust performance, portability, and connectivity, the HP EliteBook 6 G1i is the winner. The Dell remains a capable but basic business laptop, best suited for undemanding tasks where budget is the primary concern.
Dell Pro 14
Best for budget-conscious firms needing a reliable, serviceable Windows 11 Pro laptop for basic office tasks.
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
Best for professionals requiring high-brightness displays, mobile broadband, light weight and optional dedicated graphics for intensive work.
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