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💻 HP EliteBook X G1a vs EliteBook X Flip G2i

HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch vs HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch compared across 24 matched specifications — scores, the full spec table and a verdict.

HP EliteBook X G1a 14-inch Next Gen AI PC in Glacier Silver, open at an angle showing the 2.8K OLED touchscreen and backlit keyboard
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch
HP
7.8
Overall Score
Best for UK businesses prioritising all-day battery life and AMD-powered productivity.
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HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch convertible 2-in-1 business laptop in Atmospheric Blue, shown open with touchscreen
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
HP
8.2
Overall Score
Best for UK mobile professionals needing a versatile convertible with integrated 5G and superior security.
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HP EliteBook X G1a vs EliteBook X Flip G2i: performance overview

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

PerformanceDisplayBattery & ThermalsManageability & SecurityExpandability & RepairEcosystem & SoftwareValue
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
Performance
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch
8.2
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
8.6
Display
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch
8.5
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
9.2
Battery & Thermals
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch
8.5
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
7.5
Manageability & Security
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch
7.5
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
8.8
Expandability & Repair
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch
6.5
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
6.8
Ecosystem & Software
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch
8.0
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
8.0
Value
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch
7.1
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
8.6

Detailed Specifications

Specification
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch
HP
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
HP
Performance
ProcessorAMD Ryzen AI PRO 300 series - up to Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (12C/24T, up to 5.1 GHz, 24 MB L3)Intel Core Ultra X7 358H - 16 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 18 MB cache
CPU coresUp to 12 cores / 24 threads (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375)16 cores / 16 threads (Core Ultra X7 358H)
GraphicsIntegrated AMD Radeon 890M / 880MIntel Arc B390 (integrated)
Discrete GPUIntegrated AMD Radeon onlyIntegrated Intel Arc B390 only
Memory & storage
Maximum memoryUp to 64 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (on-board)Up to 64 GB LPDDR5x-9600 (onboard, dual channel, non-upgradeable)
Memory typeLPDDR5x-8533 (on-board)LPDDR5x-9600 (onboard, dual channel, non-upgradeable)
Maximum storageUp to 2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSDUp to 2 TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD (OPAL2 self-encrypting available)
Display
Display size14" 2.8K OLED touch14in (35.6 cm) 16:10 touchscreen
Resolution2880×18002880×1800
Brightness400 nits✓WUXGA LCD 400-800 nits (OLED options available)
PanelOLED touch, 100% DCI-P3, up to 120 Hz3K (2880x1800) Tandem OLED / WUXGA LCD, up to 120 Hz VRR, Direct Bonding touch, 360-degree convertible
Touchscreen2.8K OLED touch14in Direct Bonding touchscreen, 360-degree convertible
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps (PD, DP 2.1) — USB4, not Thunderbolt (AMD platform)2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 2.1)
Ports2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps (PD, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 10Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, headset combo2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 2.1), HDMI 2.1, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps (powered), audio combo
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option--Optional 5G Sub-6 WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)From 1.49 kg✓Starting at 1.299 kg
Dimensions--312.7 x 219.9 mm
Security & management
Intel vProN/A — AMD Ryzen AI platform; Intel vPro not offered (AMD PRO manageability instead)Intel vPro offered on vPro-eligible Intel CPUs; the Core Ultra X7 358H config on this page is non-vPro
Secured-core PC--Secured-Core PC
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)Copilot+ PC — AMD Ryzen AI NPU up to 55 TOPSCopilot+ PC — Intel AI Boost NPU rated 50 TOPS
Battery
Battery capacity✓74.5 Wh, 4-cell Li-Polymer; USB-C Power Delivery charging68 Wh (6-cell) or 56 Wh (3-cell) Li-Polymer; HP Fast Charge
Rated battery life--Up to 20 hr 30 min (HP-rated on a WUXGA configuration)
Support
Operating systemWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / FreeDOS also offered)
Base warrantyHP standard commercial warranty; HP Care Pack uplifts and Wolf Pro Security licence extensions availableHP standard one-year limited hardware warranty; HP Care Pack multi-year / on-site next-business-day uplifts available
Performance
Processor
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inchAMD Ryzen AI PRO 300 series - up to Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (12C/24T, up to 5.1 GHz, 24 MB L3)
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchIntel Core Ultra X7 358H - 16 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 18 MB cache
CPU cores
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inchUp to 12 cores / 24 threads (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375)
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch16 cores / 16 threads (Core Ultra X7 358H)
Graphics
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inchIntegrated AMD Radeon 890M / 880M
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchIntel Arc B390 (integrated)
Discrete GPU
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inchIntegrated AMD Radeon only
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchIntegrated Intel Arc B390 only
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inchUp to 64 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (on-board)
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchUp to 64 GB LPDDR5x-9600 (onboard, dual channel, non-upgradeable)
Memory type
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inchLPDDR5x-8533 (on-board)
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchLPDDR5x-9600 (onboard, dual channel, non-upgradeable)
Maximum storage
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inchUp to 2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchUp to 2 TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD (OPAL2 self-encrypting available)
Display
Display size
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch14" 2.8K OLED touch
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch14in (35.6 cm) 16:10 touchscreen
Resolution
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch2880×1800
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch2880×1800
Brightness
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch400 nits
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchWUXGA LCD 400-800 nits (OLED options available)
Panel
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inchOLED touch, 100% DCI-P3, up to 120 Hz
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch3K (2880x1800) Tandem OLED / WUXGA LCD, up to 120 Hz VRR, Direct Bonding touch, 360-degree convertible
Touchscreen
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch2.8K OLED touch
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch14in Direct Bonding touchscreen, 360-degree convertible
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps (PD, DP 2.1) — USB4, not Thunderbolt (AMD platform)
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 2.1)
Ports
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps (PD, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 10Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, headset combo
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 2.1), HDMI 2.1, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps (powered), audio combo
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch--
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchOptional 5G Sub-6 WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inchFrom 1.49 kg
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchStarting at 1.299 kg
Dimensions
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch--
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch312.7 x 219.9 mm
Security & management
Intel vPro
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inchN/A — AMD Ryzen AI platform; Intel vPro not offered (AMD PRO manageability instead)
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchIntel vPro offered on vPro-eligible Intel CPUs; the Core Ultra X7 358H config on this page is non-vPro
Secured-core PC
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch--
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchSecured-Core PC
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inchCopilot+ PC — AMD Ryzen AI NPU up to 55 TOPS
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchCopilot+ PC — Intel AI Boost NPU rated 50 TOPS
Battery
Battery capacity
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch74.5 Wh, 4-cell Li-Polymer; USB-C Power Delivery charging
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch68 Wh (6-cell) or 56 Wh (3-cell) Li-Polymer; HP Fast Charge
Rated battery life
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch--
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchUp to 20 hr 30 min (HP-rated on a WUXGA configuration)
Support
Operating system
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inchWindows 11 Pro
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / FreeDOS also offered)
Base warranty
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inchHP standard commercial warranty; HP Care Pack uplifts and Wolf Pro Security licence extensions available
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchHP standard one-year limited hardware warranty; HP Care Pack multi-year / on-site next-business-day uplifts available
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Expert Analysis

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

The HP EliteBook X Flip G2i is the more versatile choice for UK business buyers, offering a brighter convertible display, lighter build, optional 5G, and stronger security features, while the EliteBook X G1a counters with a larger battery for longer unplugged endurance. For screen quality, the Flip G2i’s Tandem OLED reaches up to 800 nits and supports 120 Hz VRR in a 360-degree form factor, whereas the G1a’s 2.8K OLED touch delivers 400 nits. Weight favours the Flip at starting 1.299 kg versus 1.49 kg, and it adds a Secured-Core PC designation and optional 5G WWAN. However, the G1a packs a 74.5 Wh battery against 68 Wh or 56 Wh options, likely extending runtime significantly. Both handle demanding workloads with their latest-generation processors—AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 with 12 cores/24 threads and Intel Core Ultra X7 358H with 16 cores/16 threads—and support Copilot+ AI experiences. Memory is capped at 64 GB on each, with the Intel model gaining faster LPDDR5x-9600 and PCIe Gen5 storage. Port selection is comparable, but the G1a lacks Thunderbolt certification. For manageability, the G2i offers Intel vPro on eligible configurations, whereas the G1a relies on AMD PRO. Ultimately, choose the Flip G2i for mobility and security; pick the G1a for battery life.

HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch
Best for UK businesses prioritising all-day battery life and AMD-powered productivity.
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
Best for UK mobile professionals needing a versatile convertible with integrated 5G and superior security.

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