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💻 Dell Pro Plus 13 vs HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i
AI-powered analysis across 24 matched specifications
Dell Pro 13 Plus
Dell
Overall Score
Best for UK businesses needing upgradeable RAM and a lighter weight for frequent travel
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HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
HP
Overall Score
Best for mobile professionals who need a convertible touchscreen with high brightness and long battery life
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Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Dell Pro 13 Plus
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
Performance
Dell Pro 13 Plus
8.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
7.0
Display
Dell Pro 13 Plus
5.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
9.0
Battery & Thermals
Dell Pro 13 Plus
7.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
9.0
Manageability & Security
Dell Pro 13 Plus
8.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
9.0
Expandability & Repair
Dell Pro 13 Plus
9.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
5.0
Ecosystem & Software
Dell Pro 13 Plus
8.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
8.0
Value
Dell Pro 13 Plus
7.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
8.0
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Dell Pro 13 Plus Dell | HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch HP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U (Series 2) — 12 cores / 14 threads, up to 5.3 GHz, 12 MB cache, 15 W base, vPro | Intel Core Ultra Series 2, up to Core Ultra 7 265U (12 cores / 14 threads, 12MB cache); ordered config Core Ultra 5 225U |
| CPU cores | 12 cores / 14 threads (Core Ultra 7 265U) | Up to 12 cores / 14 threads (Core Ultra 7 265U) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated); on-die Intel AI Boost NPU | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| Discrete GPU | Integrated Intel graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics only |
| Memory & storage | ||
| Maximum memory | 32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM — two slots, upgradeable to 64 GB | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered and non-upgradeable |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (two slots) | LPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered |
| Maximum storage | 512 GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD; platform options 256 GB – 2 TB incl. self-encrypting (Opal) | 256GB to 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, with OPAL2 self-encrypting options |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 13.3" | 13.3in WUXGA IPS touch, 16:10 |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920×1200 |
| Brightness | 300 nits | ✓Up to 800 nits |
| Panel | 13.3" 16:10 FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS anti-glare, 300 nits, 60 Hz, 45% NTSC, non-touch; touch and 400-nit ComfortView Plus panels to order | IPS touch, Gorilla Glass 7, 360-degree convertible; optional HP Sure View privacy |
| Touchscreen | Touch panel to order | WUXGA IPS touch, 360-degree convertible 2-in-1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD) |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort alt mode, PD), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, headset jack, smart-card slot, wedge lock slot — no SD reader | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, headphone/mic, optional smart card reader |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | 4G/5G WWAN configurable to order | Optional HP 5G Sub-6 or 4G WWAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (from) | ✓From 1.347 kg (2.97 lb) | From 1.399kg (varies by configuration) |
| Dimensions | 300.0 × 215.0 × 19.79 mm (20.75 mm max) | 301.8mm W x 216.1mm D x up to 18.95mm H |
| Security & management | ||
| Intel vPro | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U with vPro | Intel vPro Enterprise on Ultra 7 265U / Ultra 5 235U configs (ordered Ultra 5 225U is non-vPro) |
| Secured-core PC | -- | Secured-Core capable |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | Not Copilot+-class — Core Ultra 200U silicon; Dell reserves Copilot+ for the 200V builds of this chassis | AI PC with Intel AI Boost NPU — not a Copilot+ PC |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3-cell 55 Wh | ✓62Wh 3-cell |
| Rated battery life | ExpressCharge to ~80% in an hour | Up to 17h 45m (MobileMark 25); HP Fast Charge to ~50% in 30 minutes |
| Support | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro installed; Windows 11 Home and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported | Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home, Pro Education and FreeDOS also offered) |
| Base warranty | Dell business warranty — ProSupport and ProSupport Plus uplifts quoted | One-year (1/1/0) limited warranty (parts and labour), upgradeable via HP Care Pack |
Performance
Processor
Dell Pro 13 PlusIntel Core Ultra 7 265U (Series 2) — 12 cores / 14 threads, up to 5.3 GHz, 12 MB cache, 15 W base, vPro
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIntel Core Ultra Series 2, up to Core Ultra 7 265U (12 cores / 14 threads, 12MB cache); ordered config Core Ultra 5 225U
CPU cores
Dell Pro 13 Plus12 cores / 14 threads (Core Ultra 7 265U)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchUp to 12 cores / 14 threads (Core Ultra 7 265U)
Graphics
Dell Pro 13 PlusIntel Graphics (integrated); on-die Intel AI Boost NPU
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIntegrated Intel Graphics
Discrete GPU
Dell Pro 13 PlusIntegrated Intel graphics
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIntegrated Intel Graphics only
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
Dell Pro 13 Plus32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM — two slots, upgradeable to 64 GB
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch16GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered and non-upgradeable
Memory type
Dell Pro 13 PlusDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (two slots)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchLPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered
Maximum storage
Dell Pro 13 Plus512 GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD; platform options 256 GB – 2 TB incl. self-encrypting (Opal)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch256GB to 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, with OPAL2 self-encrypting options
Display
Display size
Dell Pro 13 Plus13.3"
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch13.3in WUXGA IPS touch, 16:10
Resolution
Dell Pro 13 Plus1920 × 1200
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch1920×1200
Brightness
Dell Pro 13 Plus300 nits
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchUp to 800 nits
Panel
Dell Pro 13 Plus13.3" 16:10 FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS anti-glare, 300 nits, 60 Hz, 45% NTSC, non-touch; touch and 400-nit ComfortView Plus panels to order
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIPS touch, Gorilla Glass 7, 360-degree convertible; optional HP Sure View privacy
Touchscreen
Dell Pro 13 PlusTouch panel to order
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchWUXGA IPS touch, 360-degree convertible 2-in-1
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
Dell Pro 13 Plus2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD)
Ports
Dell Pro 13 Plus2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort alt mode, PD), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, headset jack, smart-card slot, wedge lock slot — no SD reader
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, headphone/mic, optional smart card reader
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
Dell Pro 13 Plus4G/5G WWAN configurable to order
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchOptional HP 5G Sub-6 or 4G WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)
Dell Pro 13 PlusFrom 1.347 kg (2.97 lb)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchFrom 1.399kg (varies by configuration)
Dimensions
Dell Pro 13 Plus300.0 × 215.0 × 19.79 mm (20.75 mm max)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch301.8mm W x 216.1mm D x up to 18.95mm H
Security & management
Intel vPro
Dell Pro 13 PlusIntel Core Ultra 7 265U with vPro
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIntel vPro Enterprise on Ultra 7 265U / Ultra 5 235U configs (ordered Ultra 5 225U is non-vPro)
Secured-core PC
Dell Pro 13 Plus--
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchSecured-Core capable
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
Dell Pro 13 PlusNot Copilot+-class — Core Ultra 200U silicon; Dell reserves Copilot+ for the 200V builds of this chassis
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchAI PC with Intel AI Boost NPU — not a Copilot+ PC
Battery
Battery capacity
Dell Pro 13 Plus3-cell 55 Wh
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch62Wh 3-cell
Rated battery life
Dell Pro 13 PlusExpressCharge to ~80% in an hour
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchUp to 17h 45m (MobileMark 25); HP Fast Charge to ~50% in 30 minutes
Support
Operating system
Dell Pro 13 PlusWindows 11 Pro installed; Windows 11 Home and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home, Pro Education and FreeDOS also offered)
Base warranty
Dell Pro 13 PlusDell business warranty — ProSupport and ProSupport Plus uplifts quoted
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchOne-year (1/1/0) limited warranty (parts and labour), upgradeable via HP Care Pack
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 26 Jul 2026
The HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i is the more versatile choice for UK business professionals, offering a superior 800-nit touchscreen, convertible design, and longer battery life, while the Dell Pro Plus 13 appeals to IT teams that value DIY upgrades and a lighter build. HP's display outshines Dell's basic 300-nit panel, and its 62Wh battery beats the 55Wh unit in the Dell, ensuring longer unplugged productivity. However, the Dell is nearly 50g lighter and allows RAM upgrades via two SO-DIMM slots—a critical factor for future-proofing. Both deliver Thunderbolt 4, optional 5G, and Intel vPro on higher-end configurations, but HP adds Secured-Core capability and the reviewed HP unit ships with a non-vPro Core Ultra 5 processor versus Dell's vPro-enabled Core Ultra 7. Businesses that field-service staff may prefer the HP's rugged Gorilla Glass touchscreen and all-day stamina, whereas cost-conscious departments will appreciate the Dell's lower starting weight and simpler, repair-friendly architecture. Ultimately, choose HP for display quality and battery endurance, or Dell for serviceability and out-of-the-box vPro performance.
Dell Pro 13 Plus
Best for UK businesses needing upgradeable RAM and a lighter weight for frequent travel
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
Best for mobile professionals who need a convertible touchscreen with high brightness and long battery life
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