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💻 HP ZBook 8 G1i vs HP ZBook Fury G1i

HP ZBook 8 G1i vs HP ZBook Fury G1i compared across 22 matched specifications — scores, the full spec table and a verdict.

HP ZBook 8 G1i Data Science mobile workstation in Meteor Silver, open front three-quarter view
HP ZBook 8 G1i
HP
6.7
Overall Score
Best for UK mobile professionals prioritising lightweight portability without sacrificing workstation performance.
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HP ZBook Fury G1i mobile workstation, open front three-quarter view showing the display and keyboard
HP ZBook Fury G1i
HP
8.8
Overall Score
Best for UK engineers, data scientists, and creatives needing maximum compute, GPU power, and expandability in a desktop-replacement workstation.
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HP ZBook 8 G1i vs HP ZBook Fury G1i: performance overview

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

PerformanceDisplayBattery & ThermalsManageability & SecurityExpandability & RepairEcosystem & SoftwareValue
HP ZBook 8 G1i
HP ZBook Fury G1i
Performance
HP ZBook 8 G1i
7.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
9.0
Display
HP ZBook 8 G1i
7.5
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.0
Battery & Thermals
HP ZBook 8 G1i
6.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.5
Manageability & Security
HP ZBook 8 G1i
7.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
9.0
Expandability & Repair
HP ZBook 8 G1i
5.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
9.5
Ecosystem & Software
HP ZBook 8 G1i
8.0
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.5
Value
HP ZBook 8 G1i
6.7
HP ZBook Fury G1i
8.9

Detailed Specifications

Specification
HP ZBook 8 G1i
HP
HP ZBook Fury G1i
HP
Performance
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Series 2 (H): Ultra 9 285H / Ultra 7 265H / Ultra 7 255H (up to 5.4 GHz, 16 cores)Intel Core Ultra Series 2 HX - up to Core Ultra 9 285HX (24 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.5GHz, 36MB cache); Intel vPro Enterprise
CPU coresUp to 16 cores (Core Ultra 9 285H)Up to 24 cores / 24 threads (Core Ultra 9 285HX)
GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics; NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation 4 GB GDDR6 on discrete configsNVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Laptop GPU: RTX PRO 1000/2000 (8GB), 3000 (12GB), 4000 (16GB), 5000 (24GB GDDR7); plus Intel Graphics
Discrete GPUNVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation 4 GB GDDR6 on discrete configsNVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell professional GPU up to RTX PRO 5000 (24GB GDDR7)
Memory & storage
Maximum memoryUp to 64 GB DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, dual-channel, non-ECC)✓4x DDR5 SODIMM - up to 192GB (16in) / 256GB (18in); ECC options; dual channel
Memory typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, dual-channel, non-ECC)DDR5 SODIMM (4 slots); ECC options; dual channel
Maximum storagePCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD (512 GB / 1 TB in these configs)4x M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen5 support), up to 4TB per drive; SED and FIPS options
Display
Display size14-inch (family also offered in 16-inch)16in (up to WQUXGA 120Hz); 18in (WQXGA 165Hz)
Resolution2560×16003840×2400
BrightnessUp to 500 nits (HP DreamColor)500 nits, 100% DCI-P3
Panel14in WUXGA UWVA anti-glare up to 2.5K 120 Hz HP DreamColor (100% DCI-P3); 16in option up to 3840x240016in up to WQUXGA 3840x2400 120Hz anti-glare (WUXGA, Sure View privacy, touch options); 18in WQXGA 2560x1600 165Hz
Touchscreen--Touch option (16in)
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports2x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps)✓2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps) + 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps)
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps), 1x USB-C 20 Gbps, 1x USB-A 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, combo audio2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 (2.5GbE), SD 7.0, headphone/mic, smart card
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) optionOptional 5G WWANOptional HP R15 5G WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)✓From 1.45 kg (14-inch); from 1.76 kg (16-inch)From 2.43kg (16in) / 3.52kg (18in)
Security & management
Intel vProIntel vPro on eligible CPUs (Ultra 9 285H, Ultra 7 265H)Intel vPro Enterprise
Secured-core PC--Secured-Core PC
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — AI PC / AI Workstation, not a Copilot+ PCIntel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — not a Copilot+ PC (heavy AI on NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU)
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✓99Wh Li-Polymer, 8-cell, HP Fast Charge
Support
Operating systemWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS, Ubuntu 24.04)
Base warranty1/1/0 limited (1-year parts and labour, no on-site)1-year limited warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack and on-site upgrades 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 Fury G1iIntel Core Ultra Series 2 HX - up to Core Ultra 9 285HX (24 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.5GHz, 36MB cache); Intel vPro Enterprise
CPU cores
HP ZBook 8 G1iUp to 16 cores (Core Ultra 9 285H)
HP ZBook Fury G1iUp to 24 cores / 24 threads (Core Ultra 9 285HX)
Graphics
HP ZBook 8 G1iIntel Arc Graphics; NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation 4 GB GDDR6 on discrete configs
HP ZBook Fury G1iNVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Laptop GPU: RTX PRO 1000/2000 (8GB), 3000 (12GB), 4000 (16GB), 5000 (24GB GDDR7); plus Intel Graphics
Discrete GPU
HP ZBook 8 G1iNVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation 4 GB GDDR6 on discrete configs
HP ZBook Fury G1iNVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell professional GPU up to RTX PRO 5000 (24GB GDDR7)
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
HP ZBook 8 G1iUp to 64 GB DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, dual-channel, non-ECC)
HP ZBook Fury G1i4x DDR5 SODIMM - up to 192GB (16in) / 256GB (18in); ECC options; dual channel
Memory type
HP ZBook 8 G1iDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, dual-channel, non-ECC)
HP ZBook Fury G1iDDR5 SODIMM (4 slots); ECC options; dual channel
Maximum storage
HP ZBook 8 G1iPCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD (512 GB / 1 TB in these configs)
HP ZBook Fury G1i4x M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen5 support), up to 4TB per drive; SED and FIPS options
Display
Display size
HP ZBook 8 G1i14-inch (family also offered in 16-inch)
HP ZBook Fury G1i16in (up to WQUXGA 120Hz); 18in (WQXGA 165Hz)
Resolution
HP ZBook 8 G1i2560×1600
HP ZBook Fury G1i3840×2400
Brightness
HP ZBook 8 G1iUp to 500 nits (HP DreamColor)
HP ZBook Fury G1i500 nits, 100% DCI-P3
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 Fury G1i16in up to WQUXGA 3840x2400 120Hz anti-glare (WUXGA, Sure View privacy, touch options); 18in WQXGA 2560x1600 165Hz
Touchscreen
HP ZBook 8 G1i--
HP ZBook Fury G1iTouch option (16in)
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
HP ZBook 8 G1i2x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps)
HP ZBook Fury G1i2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps) + 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps)
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 Fury G1i2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C 80Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 (2.5GbE), SD 7.0, headphone/mic, smart card
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
HP ZBook 8 G1iOptional 5G WWAN
HP ZBook Fury G1iOptional HP R15 5G WWAN
Physical
Weight (from)
HP ZBook 8 G1iFrom 1.45 kg (14-inch); from 1.76 kg (16-inch)
HP ZBook Fury G1iFrom 2.43kg (16in) / 3.52kg (18in)
Security & management
Intel vPro
HP ZBook 8 G1iIntel vPro on eligible CPUs (Ultra 9 285H, Ultra 7 265H)
HP ZBook Fury G1iIntel vPro Enterprise
Secured-core PC
HP ZBook 8 G1i--
HP ZBook Fury G1iSecured-Core PC
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 Fury G1iIntel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS — not a Copilot+ PC (heavy AI on NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU)
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 Fury G1i99Wh Li-Polymer, 8-cell, HP Fast Charge
Support
Operating system
HP ZBook 8 G1iWindows 11 Pro
HP ZBook Fury G1iWindows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS, Ubuntu 24.04)
Base warranty
HP ZBook 8 G1i1/1/0 limited (1-year parts and labour, no on-site)
HP ZBook Fury G1i1-year limited warranty (region dependent); HP Care Pack and on-site upgrades available
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Expert Analysis

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

For uncompromised workstation power and future-ready expandability, the HP ZBook Fury G1i is the clear winner, but the HP ZBook 8 G1i offers a much more portable design for those who work on the move. The Fury delivers more CPU cores (up to 24 vs 16), significantly more capable professional NVIDIA RTX PRO GPUs with up to 24GB GDDR7 memory, and massive memory expandability (up to 256GB ECC) compared to the ZBook 8's 64GB non-ECC limit. It also includes faster Thunderbolt 5 ports, a larger 99Wh battery, and a Secured-Core PC designation. However, these gains come with a weight penalty: the Fury starts at 2.43kg, over a kilogram heavier than the 1.45kg ZBook 8. The ZBook 8 is a compelling choice for mobile professionals who need a thin-and-light workstation with decent performance, optional 5G WWAN, and a 14/16-inch chassis. Both offer DreamColor displays with 500 nits, but the Fury's larger 16/18-inch panels and touch option provide more flexibility. Ultimately, the Fury is a desktop replacement for intensive CAD, AI, and simulation work, while the ZBook 8 suits business travellers needing workstation reliability in a more carry-friendly form.

HP ZBook 8 G1i
Best for UK mobile professionals prioritising lightweight portability without sacrificing workstation performance.
HP ZBook Fury G1i
Best for UK engineers, data scientists, and creatives needing maximum compute, GPU power, and expandability in a desktop-replacement workstation.

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