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💻 HP ZBook 8 G1i vs ZBook 8 AMD: Business Laptop Showdown

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HP ZBook 8 G1i Data Science mobile workstation in Meteor Silver, open front three-quarter view
HP ZBook 8 G1i
HP
5.3
Overall Score
Best for engineers and designers needing certified discrete graphics performance
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HP ZBook 8 (AMD) 14-inch mobile workstation in Meteor Silver, shown open at an angle with keyboard and display
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)
HP
8.3
Overall Score
Best for mobile professionals prioritising AI Copilot+ features, long battery life, and a brilliant display
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Performance Overview

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

PerformanceDisplayBattery & ThermalsManageability & SecurityExpandability & RepairEcosystem & SoftwareValue
HP ZBook 8 G1i
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)
Performance
HP ZBook 8 G1i
7.0
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)
6.0
Display
HP ZBook 8 G1i
5.0
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)
9.0
Battery & Thermals
HP ZBook 8 G1i
5.0
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)
9.0
Manageability & Security
HP ZBook 8 G1i
5.0
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)
9.0
Expandability & Repair
HP ZBook 8 G1i
6.0
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)
8.0
Ecosystem & Software
HP ZBook 8 G1i
5.0
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)
8.0
Value
HP ZBook 8 G1i
4.0
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)
9.0

Detailed Specifications

Specification
HP ZBook 8 G1i
HP
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)
HP
Performance
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Series 2 (H): Ultra 9 285H / Ultra 7 265H / Ultra 7 255H (up to 5.4 GHz, 16 cores)AMD Ryzen AI PRO (300/400 series), up to Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO - up to 12 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.2 GHz boost
CPU coresUp to 16 cores (Core Ultra 9 285H)Up to 12 cores / 24 threads (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO)
GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics; NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation 4 GB GDDR6 on discrete configsIntegrated AMD Radeon 840M / 860M / 890M with Pro Graphics driver
Discrete GPU✓NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation 4 GB GDDR6 on discrete configsIntegrated AMD Radeon (Pro Graphics driver) only
Memory & storage
Maximum memoryUp to 64 GB DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, dual-channel, non-ECC)Up to 64GB DDR5-5600 MT/s, 2x SO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, dual-channel, non-ECC)DDR5-5600 MT/s, 2x SO-DIMM
Maximum storagePCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD (512 GB / 1 TB in these configs)Up to 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (SED OPAL2 options); PCIe Gen5 on G2a
Display
Display size14-inch (family also offered in 16-inch)14in (35.6cm)
Resolution2560×16002560×1600
BrightnessUp to 500 nits (HP DreamColor)✓Up to 800 nits
Panel14in WUXGA UWVA anti-glare up to 2.5K 120 Hz HP DreamColor (100% DCI-P3); 16in option up to 3840x2400WUXGA to WQXGA/2.5K 120Hz; HP DreamColor (100% DCI-P3) or HP Sure View options; touch optional
Touchscreen--Touch optional
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports2x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps)2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1) — HP QuickSpecs certify Thunderbolt 4 on this AMD model
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps), 1x USB-C 20 Gbps, 1x USB-A 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, combo audio2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) optionOptional 5G WWANOptional 5G WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)From 1.45 kg (14-inch); from 1.76 kg (16-inch)✓From 1.44 kg (3.18 lb)
Dimensions--Approx. 31.6 x 22.2 x 1.9 cm
Security & management
Intel vProIntel vPro on eligible CPUs (Ultra 9 285H, Ultra 7 265H)N/A — AMD Ryzen platform; Intel vPro not offered (AMD Ryzen PRO manageability instead)
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — AI PC / AI Workstation, not a Copilot+ PC✓Copilot+ PC — AMD Ryzen AI NPU up to 55 TOPS
Battery
Battery capacityHP Long Life 3-cell, 62 Wh Li-ion polymer; fast charge to about 50% in 30 min; USB-C adapter up to 140 W✓HP Long Life 3-cell, 62-68 Wh; fast charge approx. 50% in 30 minutes
Support
Operating systemWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and FreeDOS available)
Base warranty1/1/0 limited (1-year parts and labour, no on-site)1-year (1/1/0) limited; multi-year and on-site care packs available
Performance
Processor
HP ZBook 8 G1iIntel Core Ultra Series 2 (H): Ultra 9 285H / Ultra 7 265H / Ultra 7 255H (up to 5.4 GHz, 16 cores)
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)AMD Ryzen AI PRO (300/400 series), up to Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO - up to 12 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.2 GHz boost
CPU cores
HP ZBook 8 G1iUp to 16 cores (Core Ultra 9 285H)
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)Up to 12 cores / 24 threads (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO)
Graphics
HP ZBook 8 G1iIntel Arc Graphics; NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation 4 GB GDDR6 on discrete configs
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)Integrated AMD Radeon 840M / 860M / 890M with Pro Graphics driver
Discrete GPU
HP ZBook 8 G1iNVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation 4 GB GDDR6 on discrete configs
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)Integrated AMD Radeon (Pro Graphics driver) only
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
HP ZBook 8 G1iUp to 64 GB DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, dual-channel, non-ECC)
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)Up to 64GB DDR5-5600 MT/s, 2x SO-DIMM
Memory type
HP ZBook 8 G1iDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, dual-channel, non-ECC)
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)DDR5-5600 MT/s, 2x SO-DIMM
Maximum storage
HP ZBook 8 G1iPCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD (512 GB / 1 TB in these configs)
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)Up to 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (SED OPAL2 options); PCIe Gen5 on G2a
Display
Display size
HP ZBook 8 G1i14-inch (family also offered in 16-inch)
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)14in (35.6cm)
Resolution
HP ZBook 8 G1i2560×1600
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)2560×1600
Brightness
HP ZBook 8 G1iUp to 500 nits (HP DreamColor)
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)Up to 800 nits
Panel
HP ZBook 8 G1i14in WUXGA UWVA anti-glare up to 2.5K 120 Hz HP DreamColor (100% DCI-P3); 16in option up to 3840x2400
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)WUXGA to WQXGA/2.5K 120Hz; HP DreamColor (100% DCI-P3) or HP Sure View options; touch optional
Touchscreen
HP ZBook 8 G1i--
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)Touch optional
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
HP ZBook 8 G1i2x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps)
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1) — HP QuickSpecs certify Thunderbolt 4 on this AMD model
Ports
HP ZBook 8 G1i2x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps), 1x USB-C 20 Gbps, 1x USB-A 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, combo audio
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
HP ZBook 8 G1iOptional 5G WWAN
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)Optional 5G WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)
HP ZBook 8 G1iFrom 1.45 kg (14-inch); from 1.76 kg (16-inch)
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)From 1.44 kg (3.18 lb)
Dimensions
HP ZBook 8 G1i--
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)Approx. 31.6 x 22.2 x 1.9 cm
Security & management
Intel vPro
HP ZBook 8 G1iIntel vPro on eligible CPUs (Ultra 9 285H, Ultra 7 265H)
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)N/A — AMD Ryzen platform; Intel vPro not offered (AMD Ryzen PRO manageability instead)
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
HP ZBook 8 G1iIntel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — AI PC / AI Workstation, not a Copilot+ PC
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)Copilot+ PC — AMD Ryzen AI NPU up to 55 TOPS
Battery
Battery capacity
HP ZBook 8 G1iHP Long Life 3-cell, 62 Wh Li-ion polymer; fast charge to about 50% in 30 min; USB-C adapter up to 140 W
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)HP Long Life 3-cell, 62-68 Wh; fast charge approx. 50% in 30 minutes
Support
Operating system
HP ZBook 8 G1iWindows 11 Pro
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and FreeDOS available)
Base warranty
HP ZBook 8 G1i1/1/0 limited (1-year parts and labour, no on-site)
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)1-year (1/1/0) limited; multi-year and on-site care packs available
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Expert Analysis

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

For most UK business users, the AMD-powered HP ZBook 8 delivers superior value and future-ready AI capabilities, while the Intel-based G1i remains a compelling choice for those needing discrete graphics. The ZBook 8 AMD edges ahead with its brighter 800-nit display, lighter 1.44 kg chassis, and larger 62-68 Wh battery, all contributing to better mobility. Critically, its AMD Ryzen AI NPU achieves Copilot+ PC status with 55 TOPS, enabling advanced AI features and improved manageability via AMD PRO, whereas the G1i’s Intel vPro and lower TOPS NPU cater to traditional enterprise management. However, the G1i’s option for an NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada discrete GPU provides a tangible performance advantage for 3D modelling, CAD, and AI-enhanced workflows that the integrated Radeon graphics on the AMD model cannot match. Both share similar core specs: up to 64 GB DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen4 storage, 2.5K 120 Hz DreamColor displays, and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports. Ultimately, choose the ZBook 8 AMD for all-day productivity, cutting-edge AI, and superior screen quality; opt for the ZBook 8 G1i only if your applications demand a certified professional discrete GPU.

HP ZBook 8 G1i
Best for engineers and designers needing certified discrete graphics performance
HP ZBook 8 (AMD)
Best for mobile professionals prioritising AI Copilot+ features, long battery life, and a brilliant display

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