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💻 HP EliteBook 6 G1i vs ProBook 4 G1i Comparison

HP EliteBook 6 G1i vs HP ProBook 4 G1i compared across 21 matched specifications — scores, the full spec table and a verdict.

HP EliteBook 6 G1i Notebook AI PC in Pike Silver, open at an angle showing the backlit keyboard and WUXGA display
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
HP
8.1
Overall Score
Best for UK enterprises requiring vPro manageability, high security, and Thunderbolt connectivity.
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HP ProBook 4 G1i AI business laptop in Pike Silver, open front view
HP ProBook 4 G1i
HP
6.7
Overall Score
Best for UK businesses seeking a cost-effective, upgradeable laptop with strong core specs but without advanced manageability.
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HP EliteBook 6 G1i vs ProBook 4 G1i Comparison: performance overview

Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)

PerformanceDisplayBattery & ThermalsManageability & SecurityExpandability & RepairEcosystem & SoftwareValue
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
HP ProBook 4 G1i
Performance
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
8.0
HP ProBook 4 G1i
7.0
Display
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
9.0
HP ProBook 4 G1i
6.0
Battery & Thermals
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
8.0
HP ProBook 4 G1i
8.0
Manageability & Security
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
9.0
HP ProBook 4 G1i
5.0
Expandability & Repair
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
8.0
HP ProBook 4 G1i
7.0
Ecosystem & Software
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
8.0
HP ProBook 4 G1i
7.0
Value
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
7.0
HP ProBook 4 G1i
7.0

Detailed Specifications

Specification
HP EliteBook 6 G1i
HP
HP ProBook 4 G1i
HP
Performance
ProcessorIntel 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)Intel Core Ultra 7 255H or Core Ultra 5 225H (Series 2); Ultra 7/5 255U/225U also offered
GraphicsIntegrated Intel Arc Graphics or Intel Graphics; optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) on 14"/16"Integrated Intel Arc Graphics 140T on H-series, Intel Graphics on U-series; optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB
Discrete GPUOptional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) on 14"/16"Optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB discrete graphics
Memory & storage
Maximum memory✓Up to 64GB DDR5-5600; 2x SODIMM slots (dual channel, IT-serviceable)DDR5-5600, 2x SO-DIMM, dual channel; up to 48 GB (2 x 24 GB) on both 14-inch and 16-inch
Memory typeDDR5-5600, 2x SODIMM (dual channel, IT-serviceable)DDR5-5600, 2x SO-DIMM, dual channel (upgradeable)
Maximum storageUp to 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (self-encrypting drive options)Up to 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD (M.2)
Display
Display size13.3" / 14" / 16" WUXGA IPS anti-glare (optional 2.5K)14in or 16in 16:10 IPS (14in: WUXGA/2.2K; 16in: WUXGA/2.5K)
Resolution2560×16002240×1400
Brightness✓WUXGA HP Sure View 5 privacy panel at 800 nitsUp to 400 nits
PanelIPS anti-glare; optional 2.5K 120Hz VRR (400-nit), WUXGA HP Sure View 5 (800-nit); HP Eye Ease; touch optionsIPS anti-glare; 14in up to 2.2K (2240x1400), 16in up to 2.5K (2560x1600) 120 Hz
TouchscreenTouch options--
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports✓2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD)No Thunderbolt — 2x USB-C 20Gbps (DP 1.4, USB PD)
Ports2x 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 reader2x USB-C 20Gbps (DP 1.4, USB PD), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, headphone/mic (no Thunderbolt)
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) optionOptional 4G LTE mobile broadband (WWAN)Optional HP 4G LTE (CAT16)
Physical
Weight (from)✓From 1.3kg (13.3"); 1.4kg (14"); 1.75kg (16")From 1.398 kg (14in) / 1.748 kg (16in), excl. adapter
Security & management
Intel vPro✓Intel vPro on eligible processors (Core Ultra 7 265H/265U or Ultra 5 235U)Not offered — HP does not fit Intel vPro on the ProBook 4 line
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — below the 40-TOPS Copilot+ barIntel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — AI PC, not a Copilot+ PC
Battery
Battery capacityHP Long Life 3-cell 56Wh (48Wh option) Li-ion polymer; 65W USB-C adapter3-cell 56 Wh or 48 Wh, HP Fast Charge (~50% in 30 min), USB-C 45/65/100 W adapter
Rated battery lifeUp to 14h 45m (14"); 50% charge in ~30 min--
Support
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / FreeDOS options; Windows 11 Enterprise via Volume Licensing)Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / FreeDOS also offered)
Base warranty1-year HP limited warranty; HP Care Pack on-site / next-business-day uplifts available--
Performance
Processor
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)
HP ProBook 4 G1iIntel Core Ultra 7 255H or Core Ultra 5 225H (Series 2); Ultra 7/5 255U/225U also offered
Graphics
HP EliteBook 6 G1iIntegrated Intel Arc Graphics or Intel Graphics; optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) on 14"/16"
HP ProBook 4 G1iIntegrated Intel Arc Graphics 140T on H-series, Intel Graphics on U-series; optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB
Discrete GPU
HP EliteBook 6 G1iOptional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) on 14"/16"
HP ProBook 4 G1iOptional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB discrete graphics
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
HP EliteBook 6 G1iUp to 64GB DDR5-5600; 2x SODIMM slots (dual channel, IT-serviceable)
HP ProBook 4 G1iDDR5-5600, 2x SO-DIMM, dual channel; up to 48 GB (2 x 24 GB) on both 14-inch and 16-inch
Memory type
HP EliteBook 6 G1iDDR5-5600, 2x SODIMM (dual channel, IT-serviceable)
HP ProBook 4 G1iDDR5-5600, 2x SO-DIMM, dual channel (upgradeable)
Maximum storage
HP EliteBook 6 G1iUp to 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (self-encrypting drive options)
HP ProBook 4 G1iUp to 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD (M.2)
Display
Display size
HP EliteBook 6 G1i13.3" / 14" / 16" WUXGA IPS anti-glare (optional 2.5K)
HP ProBook 4 G1i14in or 16in 16:10 IPS (14in: WUXGA/2.2K; 16in: WUXGA/2.5K)
Resolution
HP EliteBook 6 G1i2560×1600
HP ProBook 4 G1i2240×1400
Brightness
HP EliteBook 6 G1iWUXGA HP Sure View 5 privacy panel at 800 nits
HP ProBook 4 G1iUp to 400 nits
Panel
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
HP ProBook 4 G1iIPS anti-glare; 14in up to 2.2K (2240x1400), 16in up to 2.5K (2560x1600) 120 Hz
Touchscreen
HP EliteBook 6 G1iTouch options
HP ProBook 4 G1i--
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
HP EliteBook 6 G1i2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD)
HP ProBook 4 G1iNo Thunderbolt — 2x USB-C 20Gbps (DP 1.4, USB PD)
Ports
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
HP ProBook 4 G1i2x USB-C 20Gbps (DP 1.4, USB PD), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, headphone/mic (no Thunderbolt)
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
HP EliteBook 6 G1iOptional 4G LTE mobile broadband (WWAN)
HP ProBook 4 G1iOptional HP 4G LTE (CAT16)
Physical
Weight (from)
HP EliteBook 6 G1iFrom 1.3kg (13.3"); 1.4kg (14"); 1.75kg (16")
HP ProBook 4 G1iFrom 1.398 kg (14in) / 1.748 kg (16in), excl. adapter
Security & management
Intel vPro
HP EliteBook 6 G1iIntel vPro on eligible processors (Core Ultra 7 265H/265U or Ultra 5 235U)
HP ProBook 4 G1iNot offered — HP does not fit Intel vPro on the ProBook 4 line
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
HP EliteBook 6 G1iIntel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — below the 40-TOPS Copilot+ bar
HP ProBook 4 G1iIntel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — AI PC, not a Copilot+ PC
Battery
Battery capacity
HP EliteBook 6 G1iHP Long Life 3-cell 56Wh (48Wh option) Li-ion polymer; 65W USB-C adapter
HP ProBook 4 G1i3-cell 56 Wh or 48 Wh, HP Fast Charge (~50% in 30 min), USB-C 45/65/100 W adapter
Rated battery life
HP EliteBook 6 G1iUp to 14h 45m (14"); 50% charge in ~30 min
HP ProBook 4 G1i--
Support
Operating system
HP EliteBook 6 G1iWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / FreeDOS options; Windows 11 Enterprise via Volume Licensing)
HP ProBook 4 G1iWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / FreeDOS also offered)
Base warranty
HP EliteBook 6 G1i1-year HP limited warranty; HP Care Pack on-site / next-business-day uplifts available
HP ProBook 4 G1i--
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Expert Analysis

Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 26 Jul 2026

For UK business buyers, the HP EliteBook 6 G1i outclasses the HP ProBook 4 G1i in nearly every measurable category, making it the superior choice for enterprises that demand vPro manageability, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, and a brighter, privacy-focused display. The EliteBook supports up to 64GB of DDR5 memory versus the ProBook's 48GB, and offers Intel vPro on eligible processors, a feature entirely absent from the ProBook 4 line. Its display can reach 800 nits with HP Sure View 5, doubling the ProBook's 400-nit maximum, while Thunderbolt 4 ports deliver 40Gbps speeds compared to the ProBook's 20Gbps USB-C. The EliteBook is also lighter, starting at 1.3kg against the ProBook's 1.4kg. Both laptops share similar Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processor options and optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics, along with upgradeable dual-SODIMM slots and competitive battery capacities. However, the ProBook concedes on critical enterprise features: no vPro, no Thunderbolt, and a dimmer panel without Sure View privacy. While the ProBook may prove compelling for cost-conscious deployments, the EliteBook delivers a more future-proofed, secure, and versatile platform for demanding UK workforces. Ultimately, the EliteBook 6 G1i justifies its position as the premium business tool, leaving the ProBook 4 G1i as a competent but lower-tier alternative.

HP EliteBook 6 G1i
Best for UK enterprises requiring vPro manageability, high security, and Thunderbolt connectivity.
HP ProBook 4 G1i
Best for UK businesses seeking a cost-effective, upgradeable laptop with strong core specs but without advanced manageability.

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