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💻 Dell Pro Premium 14 vs HP EliteBook 8 G1i
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Dell Pro 14 Premium
Dell
Overall Score
Best for UK professionals prioritising ultralight portability (from 1.14 kg) and OLED display.
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HP EliteBook 8 G1i
HP
Overall Score
Best for UK businesses needing maximum performance (up to 16-core Arrow Lake), upgradable memory, and superior outdoor readability (800-nit).
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Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Dell Pro 14 Premium
HP EliteBook 8 G1i
Performance
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.0
HP EliteBook 8 G1i
9.0
Display
Dell Pro 14 Premium
8.0
HP EliteBook 8 G1i
9.0
Battery & Thermals
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.0
HP EliteBook 8 G1i
9.0
Manageability & Security
Dell Pro 14 Premium
8.0
HP EliteBook 8 G1i
9.0
Expandability & Repair
Dell Pro 14 Premium
6.0
HP EliteBook 8 G1i
9.0
Ecosystem & Software
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.0
HP EliteBook 8 G1i
8.0
Value
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.0
HP EliteBook 8 G1i
9.0
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Dell Pro 14 Premium Dell | HP EliteBook 8 G1i HP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Copilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake", 8C/8T, 17.5 W, vPro Enterprise — Ultra 5 236V / 238V (4.7 GHz, 8 MB) or Ultra 7 266V / 268V (5 GHz, 12 MB) | Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2): Lunar Lake 268V/256V or 16-core Arrow Lake-H 265H/255H (Ultra 5 and U-series also offered) |
| CPU cores | 8C/8T (Copilot+ Lunar Lake, 17.5 W) | Up to 16 cores / 24 threads (Arrow Lake-H 265H/255H) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 130V (Ultra 5) / Arc 140V (Ultra 7), integrated | Intel Arc 140V (Lunar Lake) or Intel Arc 140T (Arrow Lake-H, with 16GB+ dual-channel memory) |
| Discrete GPU | Integrated Intel Arc graphics | Integrated Intel Arc only |
| Memory & storage | ||
| Maximum memory | 16 or 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 on-package — fixed at order, not upgradeable; platform maximum 32 GB | ✓Copilot+ (Lunar Lake): 16/32GB LPDDR5x-8533 onboard, max 32GB. AI PC (Arrow Lake-H): DDR5 SODIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB (DDR5-5600) |
| Memory type | LPDDR5x-8533 on-package (fixed at order) | LPDDR5x-8533 onboard (Lunar Lake, max 32GB) or DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2 slots (Arrow Lake-H, up to 64GB) |
| Maximum storage | 512 GB M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe TLC on all six; platform options 256 GB–2 TB including 512 GB SED Opal 2.0 | 256GB to 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen4/Gen5), TLC; self-encrypting OPAL2 options |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 14.0" | 14" or 16" IPS-class UWVA LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 (QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED on VPJ93) | 2560×1600 |
| Brightness | 400 nits | ✓Up to 800 nits with HP Sure View 5 |
| Panel | 14.0" 16:10 — FHD+ 1920 × 1200 anti-glare, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 1200:1, ComfortView Plus (five stocked builds); QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED touch, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass Victus (VPJ93) | IPS-class UWVA LCD, anti-glare, Low Blue Light (no OLED); WUXGA up to 800-nit Sure View 5 or 2.5K 120Hz; touch optional |
| Touchscreen | QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED touchscreen (VPJ93 build) | Touch optional |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery) — either TB4 port charges the machine | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, USB PD, DP 2.1) |
| Ports | Left: Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery), HDMI 2.1, universal audio jack, battery LED. Right: Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare, wedge lock slot (nano-SIM tray on 5G builds only) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, USB PD, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, headphone/mic; optional RJ-45 |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | Optional 5G (Snapdragon X72, eSIM) to order — stocked builds are WLAN-only | Optional 4G/5G WWAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (from) | ✓From 1.14 kg (2.52 lb), configuration-dependent | From 1.40 kg (14") / from 1.70 kg (16") |
| Dimensions | 311.2 × 216.7 mm, 16.4 mm (front) – 17.0 mm (rear) | -- |
| Security & management | ||
| Intel vPro | Copilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V vPro Enterprise — vPro Enterprise on every stocked build | Intel vPro on eligible processors |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | Intel AI Boost — up to 40 TOPS (Ultra 5) or 48 TOPS (Ultra 7); Copilot+ PC on all stocked builds | Copilot+ PC on Ultra 7 268V/256V (Lunar Lake, 47-48 TOPS); 265H/255H Arrow Lake-H are 13-TOPS AI PCs |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3-cell 60 Wh, customer-replaceable | ✓3-cell 62 Wh or 8-cell 77 Wh (16"); HP Fast Charge ~50% in 30 minutes |
| Rated battery life | ExpressCharge Boost 0–35% in 20 min, ExpressCharge 0–80% in 60 min; charges via either TB4 port; 60/65/100 W USB-C adapters | -- |
| Support | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 23H2/24H2, Windows 10 22H2 downgrade and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported | Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home available; Enterprise via Volume Licensing) |
| Base warranty | Dell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted | HP standard 1/1/0 limited warranty (1-year parts and labour, no on-site); one-year HP Wolf Pro Security Edition licence; HP Care Pack uplifts available |
Performance
Processor
Dell Pro 14 PremiumCopilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake", 8C/8T, 17.5 W, vPro Enterprise — Ultra 5 236V / 238V (4.7 GHz, 8 MB) or Ultra 7 266V / 268V (5 GHz, 12 MB)
HP EliteBook 8 G1iIntel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2): Lunar Lake 268V/256V or 16-core Arrow Lake-H 265H/255H (Ultra 5 and U-series also offered)
CPU cores
Dell Pro 14 Premium8C/8T (Copilot+ Lunar Lake, 17.5 W)
HP EliteBook 8 G1iUp to 16 cores / 24 threads (Arrow Lake-H 265H/255H)
Graphics
Dell Pro 14 PremiumIntel Arc 130V (Ultra 5) / Arc 140V (Ultra 7), integrated
HP EliteBook 8 G1iIntel Arc 140V (Lunar Lake) or Intel Arc 140T (Arrow Lake-H, with 16GB+ dual-channel memory)
Discrete GPU
Dell Pro 14 PremiumIntegrated Intel Arc graphics
HP EliteBook 8 G1iIntegrated Intel Arc only
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
Dell Pro 14 Premium16 or 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 on-package — fixed at order, not upgradeable; platform maximum 32 GB
HP EliteBook 8 G1iCopilot+ (Lunar Lake): 16/32GB LPDDR5x-8533 onboard, max 32GB. AI PC (Arrow Lake-H): DDR5 SODIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB (DDR5-5600)
Memory type
Dell Pro 14 PremiumLPDDR5x-8533 on-package (fixed at order)
HP EliteBook 8 G1iLPDDR5x-8533 onboard (Lunar Lake, max 32GB) or DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2 slots (Arrow Lake-H, up to 64GB)
Maximum storage
Dell Pro 14 Premium512 GB M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe TLC on all six; platform options 256 GB–2 TB including 512 GB SED Opal 2.0
HP EliteBook 8 G1i256GB to 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen4/Gen5), TLC; self-encrypting OPAL2 options
Display
Display size
Dell Pro 14 Premium14.0"
HP EliteBook 8 G1i14" or 16" IPS-class UWVA LCD
Resolution
Dell Pro 14 Premium1920 × 1200 (QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED on VPJ93)
HP EliteBook 8 G1i2560×1600
Brightness
Dell Pro 14 Premium400 nits
HP EliteBook 8 G1iUp to 800 nits with HP Sure View 5
Panel
Dell Pro 14 Premium14.0" 16:10 — FHD+ 1920 × 1200 anti-glare, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 1200:1, ComfortView Plus (five stocked builds); QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED touch, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass Victus (VPJ93)
HP EliteBook 8 G1iIPS-class UWVA LCD, anti-glare, Low Blue Light (no OLED); WUXGA up to 800-nit Sure View 5 or 2.5K 120Hz; touch optional
Touchscreen
Dell Pro 14 PremiumQHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED touchscreen (VPJ93 build)
HP EliteBook 8 G1iTouch optional
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
Dell Pro 14 Premium2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery) — either TB4 port charges the machine
HP EliteBook 8 G1i2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, USB PD, DP 2.1)
Ports
Dell Pro 14 PremiumLeft: Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery), HDMI 2.1, universal audio jack, battery LED. Right: Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare, wedge lock slot (nano-SIM tray on 5G builds only)
HP EliteBook 8 G1i2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, USB PD, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, headphone/mic; optional RJ-45
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
Dell Pro 14 PremiumOptional 5G (Snapdragon X72, eSIM) to order — stocked builds are WLAN-only
HP EliteBook 8 G1iOptional 4G/5G WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)
Dell Pro 14 PremiumFrom 1.14 kg (2.52 lb), configuration-dependent
HP EliteBook 8 G1iFrom 1.40 kg (14") / from 1.70 kg (16")
Dimensions
Dell Pro 14 Premium311.2 × 216.7 mm, 16.4 mm (front) – 17.0 mm (rear)
HP EliteBook 8 G1i--
Security & management
Intel vPro
Dell Pro 14 PremiumCopilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V vPro Enterprise — vPro Enterprise on every stocked build
HP EliteBook 8 G1iIntel vPro on eligible processors
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
Dell Pro 14 PremiumIntel AI Boost — up to 40 TOPS (Ultra 5) or 48 TOPS (Ultra 7); Copilot+ PC on all stocked builds
HP EliteBook 8 G1iCopilot+ PC on Ultra 7 268V/256V (Lunar Lake, 47-48 TOPS); 265H/255H Arrow Lake-H are 13-TOPS AI PCs
Battery
Battery capacity
Dell Pro 14 Premium3-cell 60 Wh, customer-replaceable
HP EliteBook 8 G1i3-cell 62 Wh or 8-cell 77 Wh (16"); HP Fast Charge ~50% in 30 minutes
Rated battery life
Dell Pro 14 PremiumExpressCharge Boost 0–35% in 20 min, ExpressCharge 0–80% in 60 min; charges via either TB4 port; 60/65/100 W USB-C adapters
HP EliteBook 8 G1i--
Support
Operating system
Dell Pro 14 PremiumWindows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 23H2/24H2, Windows 10 22H2 downgrade and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported
HP EliteBook 8 G1iWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home available; Enterprise via Volume Licensing)
Base warranty
Dell Pro 14 PremiumDell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted
HP EliteBook 8 G1iHP standard 1/1/0 limited warranty (1-year parts and labour, no on-site); one-year HP Wolf Pro Security Edition licence; HP Care Pack uplifts available
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 26 Jul 2026
The HP EliteBook 8 G1i is the more versatile and powerful choice for most businesses, while the Dell Pro Premium 14 excels in ultralight portability. HP offers a clear advantage in maximum memory (up to 64GB upgradeable SODIMM vs Dell’s fixed 32GB), display brightness (up to 800 nits with Sure View 5 vs Dell’s 400 nits), and battery capacity (62Wh or 77Wh vs 60Wh). HP also provides higher-performance Arrow Lake-H processors with up to 16 cores, whereas Dell is limited to 8-core Lunar Lake. Port selection favours HP with an additional USB-C 10Gbps and optional RJ-45. Dell fights back with a lighter starting weight (1.14 kg vs 1.40 kg) and an optional QHD+ OLED touchscreen, but these benefits come at the cost of memory expandability and raw multi-core performance. Security features are broadly comparable, with both offering vPro Enterprise and Copilot+ support on select configurations. Overall, the HP EliteBook 8 G1i is better suited to UK businesses demanding performance headroom, screen legibility in bright conditions, and future-proofing via user-upgradeable RAM, making it the more compelling package despite the Dell’s portability lead.
Dell Pro 14 Premium
Best for UK professionals prioritising ultralight portability (from 1.14 kg) and OLED display.
HP EliteBook 8 G1i
Best for UK businesses needing maximum performance (up to 16-core Arrow Lake), upgradable memory, and superior outdoor readability (800-nit).
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