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💻 HP EliteBook X G2 vs EliteBook X Flip G2i

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HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI business laptop in Atmospheric Blue, shown open at an angle with the 14-inch display and backlit keyboard visible
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
HP
8.7
Overall Score
Best for UK road warriors needing the lightest weight and broad platform choice
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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
8.3
Overall Score
Best for convertible versatility and touch-centric business apps
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Performance Overview

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

PerformanceDisplayBattery & ThermalsManageability & SecurityExpandability & RepairEcosystem & SoftwareValue
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
Performance
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
9.0
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
8.0
Display
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
9.0
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
9.0
Battery & Thermals
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
8.0
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
8.5
Manageability & Security
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
9.0
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
8.0
Expandability & Repair
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
7.0
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
7.0
Ecosystem & Software
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
9.0
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
9.0
Value
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
10.0
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
8.5

Detailed Specifications

Specification
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
HP
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
HP
Performance
ProcessorIntel 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)Intel Core Ultra X7 358H - 16 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 18 MB cache
CPU cores--16 cores / 16 threads (Core Ultra X7 358H)
GraphicsIntegrated: Intel Arc B390 (Intel), AMD Radeon (AMD) or Qualcomm Adreno (Snapdragon)Intel Arc B390 (integrated)
Discrete GPUIntegrated only (Intel Arc B390 / AMD Radeon / Qualcomm Adreno)Integrated Intel Arc B390 only
Memory & storage
Maximum memoryUp 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-upgradeableUp to 64 GB LPDDR5x-9600 (onboard, dual channel, non-upgradeable)
Memory typeLPDDR5X onboard/soldered, dual channel; up to 9600 MT/s (Intel/Snapdragon), AMD 64GB at 8000 MT/sLPDDR5x-9600 (onboard, dual channel, non-upgradeable)
Maximum storageUp to 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; OPAL2 self-encrypting optionsUp to 2 TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD (OPAL2 self-encrypting available)
Display
Display size14in (35.6cm) 16:1014in (35.6 cm) 16:10 touchscreen
Resolution2880×18002880×1800
BrightnessWUXGA LCD 400/500/800 nits; OLED Tandem 700 nitsWUXGA LCD 400-800 nits (OLED options available)
PanelWUXGA 1920x1200 LCD (up to 800 nits) or 3K 2880x1800 OLED 120Hz VRR; optional touch, Tandem OLED, HP Sure View privacy3K (2880x1800) Tandem OLED / WUXGA LCD, up to 120 Hz VRR, Direct Bonding touch, 360-degree convertible
TouchscreenOptional touch14in Direct Bonding touchscreen, 360-degree convertible
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps) on Intel & AMD models; 2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps on Snapdragon models2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 2.1)
PortsIntel & 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 audio2x 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) optionOptional 5G Sub-6 WWANOptional 5G Sub-6 WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)From 0.999 kgStarting at 1.299 kg
Dimensions312.7 x 217 x up to ~17mm (Intel)312.7 x 219.9 mm
Security & management
Intel vProIntel vPro on eligible Intel configs; AMD models use AMD Ryzen PRO manageabilityIntel 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 across the range — NPU up to 85 TOPS (Snapdragon X2 Elite); 50 TOPS on Intel Core Ultra X7 358HCopilot+ PC — Intel AI Boost NPU rated 50 TOPS
Battery
Battery capacity56Wh (3-cell) or 68Wh (6-cell) Li-Polymer; USB-C Power Delivery fast charge68 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 Pro (Windows 11 Home / FreeDOS options); Snapdragon models run Windows 11 on ArmWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / FreeDOS also offered)
Base warrantyStandard 1-year (1/1/0) limited warranty, upgrades availableHP standard one-year limited hardware warranty; HP Care Pack multi-year / on-site next-business-day uplifts available
Performance
Processor
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)
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 G2 14 inch AI--
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch16 cores / 16 threads (Core Ultra X7 358H)
Graphics
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIIntegrated: Intel Arc B390 (Intel), AMD Radeon (AMD) or Qualcomm Adreno (Snapdragon)
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchIntel Arc B390 (integrated)
Discrete GPU
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIIntegrated only (Intel Arc B390 / AMD Radeon / Qualcomm Adreno)
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchIntegrated Intel Arc B390 only
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
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
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchUp to 64 GB LPDDR5x-9600 (onboard, dual channel, non-upgradeable)
Memory type
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AILPDDR5X onboard/soldered, dual channel; up to 9600 MT/s (Intel/Snapdragon), AMD 64GB at 8000 MT/s
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchLPDDR5x-9600 (onboard, dual channel, non-upgradeable)
Maximum storage
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIUp to 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; OPAL2 self-encrypting options
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchUp to 2 TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD (OPAL2 self-encrypting available)
Display
Display size
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI14in (35.6cm) 16:10
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch14in (35.6 cm) 16:10 touchscreen
Resolution
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI2880×1800
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch2880×1800
Brightness
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIWUXGA LCD 400/500/800 nits; OLED Tandem 700 nits
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchWUXGA LCD 400-800 nits (OLED options available)
Panel
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
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 G2 14 inch AIOptional touch
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch14in Direct Bonding touchscreen, 360-degree convertible
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps) on Intel & AMD models; 2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps on Snapdragon models
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DP 2.1)
Ports
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
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 G2 14 inch AIOptional 5G Sub-6 WWAN
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchOptional 5G Sub-6 WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIFrom 0.999 kg
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchStarting at 1.299 kg
Dimensions
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI312.7 x 217 x up to ~17mm (Intel)
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch312.7 x 219.9 mm
Security & management
Intel vPro
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIIntel vPro on eligible Intel configs; AMD models use AMD Ryzen PRO manageability
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 G2 14 inch AI--
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchSecured-Core PC
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
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
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchCopilot+ PC — Intel AI Boost NPU rated 50 TOPS
Battery
Battery capacity
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI56Wh (3-cell) or 68Wh (6-cell) Li-Polymer; USB-C Power Delivery fast charge
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 G2 14 inch AI--
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchUp to 20 hr 30 min (HP-rated on a WUXGA configuration)
Support
Operating system
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / FreeDOS options); Snapdragon models run Windows 11 on Arm
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inchWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / FreeDOS also offered)
Base warranty
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIStandard 1-year (1/1/0) limited warranty, upgrades 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

Expert Analysis

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

The HP EliteBook X G2 is the superior choice for UK business buyers demanding ultralight portability and platform flexibility, while the EliteBook X Flip G2i suits users requiring a 2-in-1 convertible. Starting at just 0.999 kg, the X G2 is significantly lighter than the 1.299 kg X Flip G2i, making it ideal for constant travel. Additionally, the X G2 offers a choice of Intel, AMD Ryzen PRO, or Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, enabling businesses to tailor performance and manageability (including Intel vPro on select models) to specific needs. Both laptops support up to 64 GB of soldered LPDDR5x memory and 2 TB PCIe Gen5 storage, and their 14-inch 2880x1800 OLED displays are stunning, but the X Flip G2i adds a 360-degree hinge with Direct Bonding touch as standard, which benefits collaborative or field-based roles. Battery capacities are shared (56 Wh or 68 Wh), though HP rates the X Flip G2i at up to 20 hours 30 minutes. Notably, the X Flip G2i includes Secured-Core PC certification, yet the listed Intel Core Ultra 7 configuration omits vPro, which the X G2 can offer. Both are Copilot+ PCs with AI engines. For IT departments that value a lightweight, versatile fleet with broad CPU options, the X G2 is the clear winner; for those who need a convertible without compromising on performance, the X Flip G2i remains a strong contender.

HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
Best for UK road warriors needing the lightest weight and broad platform choice
HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 inch
Best for convertible versatility and touch-centric business apps

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