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💻 HP EliteBook 8 G1a vs HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i

HP EliteBook 8 G1a vs HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch compared across 24 matched specifications — scores, the full spec table and a verdict.

HP EliteBook 8 G1a business laptop open at an angle, aluminium chassis with backlit keyboard and 16:10 display
HP EliteBook 8 G1a
HP
8.7
Overall Score
Best for UK professionals who require future-ready AI performance and user-upgradeable memory (14/16-inch models).
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HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13-inch 2-in-1 business laptop in Glacier Silver, shown open with the 360-degree touchscreen
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
HP
6.4
Overall Score
Best for mobile workers who value a convertible touchscreen and advanced security features.
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HP EliteBook 8 G1a vs HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i: performance overview

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

PerformanceDisplayBattery & ThermalsManageability & SecurityExpandability & RepairEcosystem & SoftwareValue
HP EliteBook 8 G1a
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
Performance
HP EliteBook 8 G1a
8.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
7.0
Display
HP EliteBook 8 G1a
9.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
7.0
Battery & Thermals
HP EliteBook 8 G1a
9.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
7.0
Manageability & Security
HP EliteBook 8 G1a
7.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
8.0
Expandability & Repair
HP EliteBook 8 G1a
9.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
4.0
Ecosystem & Software
HP EliteBook 8 G1a
9.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
6.0
Value
HP EliteBook 8 G1a
10.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
6.0

Detailed Specifications

Specification
HP EliteBook 8 G1a
HP
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
HP
Performance
ProcessorAMD Ryzen AI 300 series - Ryzen AI 5 340 up to Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (up to 8C/16T)Intel Core Ultra Series 2, up to Core Ultra 7 265U (12 cores / 14 threads, 12MB cache); ordered config Core Ultra 5 225U
CPU coresUp to 8 cores / 16 threads (Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350)Up to 12 cores / 14 threads (Core Ultra 7 265U)
GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics (integrated)Integrated Intel Graphics
Discrete GPUIntegrated AMD Radeon onlyIntegrated Intel Graphics only
Memory & storage
Maximum memoryUp to 64 GB: DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, two slots, upgradeable (14/16-inch); 64 GB LPDDR5X-8533 soldered, not upgradeable (13.3-inch)16GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered and non-upgradeable
Memory typeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 slots, upgradeable (14/16-inch); LPDDR5X (7500-8533 MT/s) soldered, non-upgradeable (13.3-inch)LPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered
Maximum storagePCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, up to 2 TB256GB to 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, with OPAL2 self-encrypting options
Display
Display size13.3 / 14 / 16-inch, 16:10 UWVA (IPS-type)13.3in WUXGA IPS touch, 16:10
Resolution2560×16001920×1200
BrightnessUp to 800 nits with sRGB 100%; 300-nit entry panelsUp to 800 nits
PanelUWVA (IPS-type); WUXGA or optional 2.5K 120Hz VRR (14/16in); HP Sure View 5 privacy optionIPS touch, Gorilla Glass 7, 360-degree convertible; optional HP Sure View privacy
TouchscreenTouch available on selected buildsWUXGA IPS touch, 360-degree convertible 2-in-1
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40 Gbps, DP 2.1, PD) — Thunderbolt 4 on this AMD EliteBook per HP QuickSpecs2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD)
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40 Gbps, DP 2.1, USB PD), 1x USB-C (DP 1.4, PD), 1x USB-A (5 Gbps), HDMI 2.1, headphone/mic combo2x 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) optionOptional 5G NR or 4G LTE WWAN (MediaTek T700)Optional HP 5G Sub-6 or 4G WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)✓Starting at 1.39 kg (14-inch); starting at 1.69 kg (16-inch)From 1.399kg (varies by configuration)
Dimensions--301.8mm W x 216.1mm D x up to 18.95mm H
Security & management
Intel vProN/A — AMD Ryzen AI platform; Intel vPro not offered (AMD PRO manageability on PRO models)Intel vPro Enterprise on Ultra 7 265U / Ultra 5 235U configs (ordered Ultra 5 225U is non-vPro)
Secured-core PCSecured-core PC enableSecured-Core capable
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)✓Copilot+ PC — AMD Ryzen AI NPU 50 TOPSAI PC with Intel AI Boost NPU — not a Copilot+ PC
Battery
Battery capacity✓62 Wh (14-inch) / 77 Wh (16-inch), HP Fast Charge (approx. 50% in 30 min)62Wh 3-cell
Rated battery life--Up to 17h 45m (MobileMark 25); HP Fast Charge to ~50% in 30 minutes
Support
Operating systemWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home, Pro Education and FreeDOS also offered)
Base warranty1-year (1/1/0) limited; HP Care Pack upgrades availableOne-year (1/1/0) limited warranty (parts and labour), upgradeable via HP Care Pack
Performance
Processor
HP EliteBook 8 G1aAMD Ryzen AI 300 series - Ryzen AI 5 340 up to Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (up to 8C/16T)
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
HP EliteBook 8 G1aUp to 8 cores / 16 threads (Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchUp to 12 cores / 14 threads (Core Ultra 7 265U)
Graphics
HP EliteBook 8 G1aAMD Radeon Graphics (integrated)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIntegrated Intel Graphics
Discrete GPU
HP EliteBook 8 G1aIntegrated AMD Radeon only
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIntegrated Intel Graphics only
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
HP EliteBook 8 G1aUp to 64 GB: DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, two slots, upgradeable (14/16-inch); 64 GB LPDDR5X-8533 soldered, not upgradeable (13.3-inch)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch16GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered and non-upgradeable
Memory type
HP EliteBook 8 G1aDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 slots, upgradeable (14/16-inch); LPDDR5X (7500-8533 MT/s) soldered, non-upgradeable (13.3-inch)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchLPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered
Maximum storage
HP EliteBook 8 G1aPCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, up to 2 TB
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch256GB to 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, with OPAL2 self-encrypting options
Display
Display size
HP EliteBook 8 G1a13.3 / 14 / 16-inch, 16:10 UWVA (IPS-type)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch13.3in WUXGA IPS touch, 16:10
Resolution
HP EliteBook 8 G1a2560×1600
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch1920×1200
Brightness
HP EliteBook 8 G1aUp to 800 nits with sRGB 100%; 300-nit entry panels
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchUp to 800 nits
Panel
HP EliteBook 8 G1aUWVA (IPS-type); WUXGA or optional 2.5K 120Hz VRR (14/16in); HP Sure View 5 privacy option
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIPS touch, Gorilla Glass 7, 360-degree convertible; optional HP Sure View privacy
Touchscreen
HP EliteBook 8 G1aTouch available on selected builds
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchWUXGA IPS touch, 360-degree convertible 2-in-1
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
HP EliteBook 8 G1a2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40 Gbps, DP 2.1, PD) — Thunderbolt 4 on this AMD EliteBook per HP QuickSpecs
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD)
Ports
HP EliteBook 8 G1a2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40 Gbps, DP 2.1, USB PD), 1x USB-C (DP 1.4, PD), 1x USB-A (5 Gbps), HDMI 2.1, headphone/mic combo
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
HP EliteBook 8 G1aOptional 5G NR or 4G LTE WWAN (MediaTek T700)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchOptional HP 5G Sub-6 or 4G WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)
HP EliteBook 8 G1aStarting at 1.39 kg (14-inch); starting at 1.69 kg (16-inch)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchFrom 1.399kg (varies by configuration)
Dimensions
HP EliteBook 8 G1a--
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch301.8mm W x 216.1mm D x up to 18.95mm H
Security & management
Intel vPro
HP EliteBook 8 G1aN/A — AMD Ryzen AI platform; Intel vPro not offered (AMD PRO manageability on PRO models)
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
HP EliteBook 8 G1aSecured-core PC enable
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchSecured-Core capable
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
HP EliteBook 8 G1aCopilot+ PC — AMD Ryzen AI NPU 50 TOPS
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchAI PC with Intel AI Boost NPU — not a Copilot+ PC
Battery
Battery capacity
HP EliteBook 8 G1a62 Wh (14-inch) / 77 Wh (16-inch), HP Fast Charge (approx. 50% in 30 min)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch62Wh 3-cell
Rated battery life
HP EliteBook 8 G1a--
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchUp to 17h 45m (MobileMark 25); HP Fast Charge to ~50% in 30 minutes
Support
Operating system
HP EliteBook 8 G1aWindows 11 Pro
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home, Pro Education and FreeDOS also offered)
Base warranty
HP EliteBook 8 G1a1-year (1/1/0) limited; HP Care Pack upgrades available
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

For most UK businesses, the HP EliteBook 8 G1a is the superior choice, delivering Copilot+ AI capabilities, user-upgradeable memory (14- and 16-inch models), and longer battery life in a lighter chassis. The AMD-based G1a offers a 2560×1600 display option, up to 77 Wh battery, and two SO-DIMM slots for up to 64 GB of RAM on the 14- and 16-inch models (the 13.3-inch model has up to 64 GB of soldered LPDDR5X), making it a future-proof investment. In contrast, the Flip G1i provides a 360-degree convertible touchscreen with Gorilla Glass 7, plus Intel vPro Enterprise on Core Ultra 7 265U / Ultra 5 235U builds, but its LPDDR5x memory is soldered and non-upgradeable. Both offer optional 4G/5G WWAN and Secured-core PC enablement, while the Flip G1i misses out on Copilot+ AI classification and a higher-resolution panel. Battery life ratings favour the Flip on paper, yet the G1a’s larger battery cell options often translate to superior real-world endurance. Weight differentiation is marginal, though the G1a starts at a lighter 1.39 kg. Ultimately, the EliteBook 8 G1a wins on AI readiness, expandability, and display quality, while the Flip G1i appeals to those needing a touch-first convertible and top-tier security compliance.

HP EliteBook 8 G1a
Best for UK professionals who require future-ready AI performance and user-upgradeable memory (14/16-inch models).
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
Best for mobile workers who value a convertible touchscreen and advanced security features.

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