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💻 Dell Pro Premium 14 vs HP EliteBook X G2
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Dell Pro 14 Premium
Dell
Overall Score
Best for organisations that require Intel vPro Enterprise on every device and a consistent Thunderbolt 4 charging experience.
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HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
HP
Overall Score
Best for UK businesses needing maximum memory, a brighter display, and the lightest possible 14-inch business laptop.
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Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Dell Pro 14 Premium
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
Performance
Dell Pro 14 Premium
8.0
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
9.0
Display
Dell Pro 14 Premium
6.0
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
9.0
Battery & Thermals
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.0
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
9.0
Manageability & Security
Dell Pro 14 Premium
9.0
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
8.0
Expandability & Repair
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.0
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
7.0
Ecosystem & Software
Dell Pro 14 Premium
8.0
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
8.0
Value
Dell Pro 14 Premium
5.0
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
9.0
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Dell Pro 14 Premium Dell | HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI 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 X7 358H / Ultra 5 335 / Ultra 5 325; AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 / 7 PRO 450 / 5 PRO / Ryzen AI 5 435; or Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite (X2E-90-100 / X2E-84-100) or X2 Plus (X2P-42-100) |
| CPU cores | 8C/8T (Copilot+ Lunar Lake, 17.5 W) | -- |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 130V (Ultra 5) / Arc 140V (Ultra 7), integrated | Integrated: Intel Arc B390 (Intel), AMD Radeon (AMD) or Qualcomm Adreno (Snapdragon) |
| Discrete GPU | Integrated Intel Arc graphics | Integrated only (Intel Arc B390 / AMD Radeon / Qualcomm Adreno) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| Maximum memory | 16 or 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 on-package — fixed at order, not upgradeable; platform maximum 32 GB | ✓Up to 64GB LPDDR5X onboard/soldered, dual channel (16 / 24 / 32 / 64GB); up to 9600 MT/s on Intel and Snapdragon, AMD 64GB runs at 8000 MT/s; non-upgradeable |
| Memory type | LPDDR5x-8533 on-package (fixed at order) | LPDDR5X onboard/soldered, dual channel; up to 9600 MT/s (Intel/Snapdragon), AMD 64GB at 8000 MT/s |
| 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 | Up to 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; OPAL2 self-encrypting options |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 14.0" | 14in (35.6cm) 16:10 |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 (QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED on VPJ93) | 2880×1800 |
| Brightness | 400 nits | ✓WUXGA LCD 400/500/800 nits; OLED Tandem 700 nits |
| 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) | WUXGA 1920x1200 LCD (up to 800 nits) or 3K 2880x1800 OLED 120Hz VRR; optional touch, Tandem OLED, HP Sure View privacy |
| Touchscreen | QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED touchscreen (VPJ93 build) | Optional touch |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery) — either TB4 port charges the machine | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps) on Intel & AMD models; 2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps on Snapdragon models |
| 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) | Intel & AMD: 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps USB-C, PD, DP 2.1) + 1x USB-C 10Gbps + 1x USB-A 5Gbps + HDMI 2.1 + combo audio. Snapdragon: 2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps (DP, PD) + 1x USB-A 5Gbps + HDMI 2.1 + combo audio |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | Optional 5G (Snapdragon X72, eSIM) to order — stocked builds are WLAN-only | Optional 5G Sub-6 WWAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (from) | From 1.14 kg (2.52 lb), configuration-dependent | ✓From 0.999 kg |
| Dimensions | 311.2 × 216.7 mm, 16.4 mm (front) – 17.0 mm (rear) | 312.7 x 217 x up to ~17mm (Intel) |
| Security & management | ||
| Intel vPro | Copilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V vPro Enterprise — vPro Enterprise on every stocked build | Intel vPro on eligible Intel configs; AMD models use AMD Ryzen PRO manageability |
| 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 across the range — NPU up to 85 TOPS (Snapdragon X2 Elite); 50 TOPS on Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3-cell 60 Wh, customer-replaceable | ✓56Wh (3-cell) or 68Wh (6-cell) Li-Polymer; USB-C Power Delivery fast charge |
| 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 / FreeDOS options); Snapdragon models run Windows 11 on Arm |
| Base warranty | Dell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted | Standard 1-year (1/1/0) limited warranty, upgrades 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 X G2 14 inch AIIntel Core Ultra X7 358H / Ultra 5 335 / Ultra 5 325; AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 / 7 PRO 450 / 5 PRO / Ryzen AI 5 435; or Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite (X2E-90-100 / X2E-84-100) or X2 Plus (X2P-42-100)
CPU cores
Dell Pro 14 Premium8C/8T (Copilot+ Lunar Lake, 17.5 W)
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI--
Graphics
Dell Pro 14 PremiumIntel Arc 130V (Ultra 5) / Arc 140V (Ultra 7), integrated
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIIntegrated: Intel Arc B390 (Intel), AMD Radeon (AMD) or Qualcomm Adreno (Snapdragon)
Discrete GPU
Dell Pro 14 PremiumIntegrated Intel Arc graphics
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIIntegrated only (Intel Arc B390 / AMD Radeon / Qualcomm Adreno)
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 X G2 14 inch AIUp to 64GB LPDDR5X onboard/soldered, dual channel (16 / 24 / 32 / 64GB); up to 9600 MT/s on Intel and Snapdragon, AMD 64GB runs at 8000 MT/s; non-upgradeable
Memory type
Dell Pro 14 PremiumLPDDR5x-8533 on-package (fixed at order)
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AILPDDR5X onboard/soldered, dual channel; up to 9600 MT/s (Intel/Snapdragon), AMD 64GB at 8000 MT/s
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 X G2 14 inch AIUp to 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; OPAL2 self-encrypting options
Display
Display size
Dell Pro 14 Premium14.0"
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI14in (35.6cm) 16:10
Resolution
Dell Pro 14 Premium1920 × 1200 (QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED on VPJ93)
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI2880×1800
Brightness
Dell Pro 14 Premium400 nits
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIWUXGA LCD 400/500/800 nits; OLED Tandem 700 nits
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 X G2 14 inch AIWUXGA 1920x1200 LCD (up to 800 nits) or 3K 2880x1800 OLED 120Hz VRR; optional touch, Tandem OLED, HP Sure View privacy
Touchscreen
Dell Pro 14 PremiumQHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED touchscreen (VPJ93 build)
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIOptional touch
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 X G2 14 inch AI2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps) on Intel & AMD models; 2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps on Snapdragon models
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 X G2 14 inch AIIntel & AMD: 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps USB-C, PD, DP 2.1) + 1x USB-C 10Gbps + 1x USB-A 5Gbps + HDMI 2.1 + combo audio. Snapdragon: 2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps (DP, PD) + 1x USB-A 5Gbps + HDMI 2.1 + combo audio
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
Dell Pro 14 PremiumOptional 5G (Snapdragon X72, eSIM) to order — stocked builds are WLAN-only
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIOptional 5G Sub-6 WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)
Dell Pro 14 PremiumFrom 1.14 kg (2.52 lb), configuration-dependent
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIFrom 0.999 kg
Dimensions
Dell Pro 14 Premium311.2 × 216.7 mm, 16.4 mm (front) – 17.0 mm (rear)
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI312.7 x 217 x up to ~17mm (Intel)
Security & management
Intel vPro
Dell Pro 14 PremiumCopilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V vPro Enterprise — vPro Enterprise on every stocked build
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIIntel vPro on eligible Intel configs; AMD models use AMD Ryzen PRO manageability
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 X G2 14 inch AICopilot+ PC across the range — NPU up to 85 TOPS (Snapdragon X2 Elite); 50 TOPS on Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
Battery
Battery capacity
Dell Pro 14 Premium3-cell 60 Wh, customer-replaceable
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI56Wh (3-cell) or 68Wh (6-cell) Li-Polymer; USB-C Power Delivery fast charge
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 X G2 14 inch AI--
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 X G2 14 inch AIWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / FreeDOS options); Snapdragon models run Windows 11 on Arm
Base warranty
Dell Pro 14 PremiumDell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIStandard 1-year (1/1/0) limited warranty, upgrades available
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 26 Jul 2026
The HP EliteBook X G2 outclasses the Dell Pro Premium 14 across the objective measures that matter most to enterprise buyers. With up to 64 GB of RAM—double Dell’s maximum—a brighter 800-nit LCD or 700-nit OLED panel, a starting weight under a kilogram, and a larger 68 Wh battery option, the HP is the definitive premium business ultrabook. Both machines offer soldered memory and a 2 TB storage ceiling, but HP’s M.2 2280 slot is more standard than Dell’s 2230 format. Dell fights back with a consistent Intel-only platform, providing vPro Enterprise on every stocked build, which simplifies fleet manageability, and the flexibility to charge via either Thunderbolt 4 port. However, HP matches this on Intel and AMD models and adds Qualcomm Snapdragon for those exploring Windows on Arm, albeit with USB4 instead of Thunderbolt. For UK IT departments, the HP’s raw specification advantage and Copilot+ versatility make it the compelling choice, unless a uniform Intel vPro estate is non-negotiable.
Dell Pro 14 Premium
Best for organisations that require Intel vPro Enterprise on every device and a consistent Thunderbolt 4 charging experience.
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
Best for UK businesses needing maximum memory, a brighter display, and the lightest possible 14-inch business laptop.
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