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HP OMEN 16 (Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070) vs HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 (Core Ultra 7 255U)

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HP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

HP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

  • 2,430 g.
  • 16 inch screen.
  • 240 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core i9-14900HX processor.
  • Storage: PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD.
KSh 235,000Out of Stock
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HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

  • 1,390 g.
  • 14 inch screen.
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor.
  • Storage: PCIe NVMe SSD.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 247,000In Stock
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HP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 220,000
HP OMEN 16-am0073dx, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 218,000
HP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 225,000
HP Elite Dragonfly G4, Core i7-1365U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 250,000
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSDKSh 227,000
HP OMEN 16, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 210,000
HP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 255,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the HP OMEN 16 if you want a larger 83 Wh battery, dedicated RTX 5070 graphics and more memory (32 GB RAM). Choose the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 if you want 2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C 40Gbps with Power Delivery, Bluetooth 5.4 and a lighter build (about 1.39 kg).

Weight

HP OMEN 16
2.43 kg
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
1.39 kg

Display

HP OMEN 16
16 inch screen
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
14 inch screen

Performance

HP OMEN 16
Intel Core i9-14900HX processor
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor

Storage

HP OMEN 16
PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
PCIe NVMe SSD

Memory

HP OMEN 16
32 GB RAM in this version
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
16 GB RAM in this version

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HP OMEN 16

  • Larger battery: 83 Wh (vs 62 Wh).
  • Dedicated RTX 5070 graphics (vs integrated Intel graphics).
  • More memory: 32 GB RAM (vs 16 GB).
  • More storage: 1 TB (vs 512 GB).
  • Larger 16-inch screen (vs 14-inch).
  • RJ-45 Ethernet port.

HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14

  • 2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C 40Gbps with Power Delivery.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Lighter: about 1.39 kg (vs 2.43 kg).

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PriorityHP OMEN 16HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
PerformanceIntel Core i9-14900HX processor, RTX 5070 graphicsIntel Core Ultra 7 255U processor, Integrated Intel graphics
Memory32 GB RAM16 GB RAM
Storage1 TB storage512 GB storage
Display16-inch LCD display, 240 Hz14-inch LCD display
Battery life83 Wh 6-cell or 70 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion polymer platform optionsHP Long Life 3-cell, 62Wh lithium-ion polymer
Charging100 W wired chargingHP Fast Charge: about 50% in 30 minutes with suitable adapter and system off

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
BrandHPHP
ModelOMEN 16-am0004TX (BM8Z8PA)EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Announced2025—
Form FactorClamshellClamshell laptop
Color—Glacier silver
Manufacturer Part Number—C15A6ET

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Dimensions356.5 × 269 × 19.9 mm minimum platform dimensions315.6 × 222 mm; 11.7mm front / 12.4mm rear height
Weight2.43 kgStarting at 1.39 kg
Build Materials—Aluminium

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Display Size16 inches14 inches
Display TypeIPS LCDIPS
Resolution2560 × 16001920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Refresh Rate240Hz—
Brightness500 nits—
TouchscreenNoNo
Display FeaturesAnti-glare; 100% sRGB; 3 ms response; low blue light; variable refresh rateAnti-glare; 62.5% sRGB

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
ProcessorIntel Core i9-14900HXIntel Core Ultra 7 255U
CPU24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), 32 threads; up to 5.8 GHz; 36 MB cache12 cores, 14 threads; up to 5.2GHz; 12MB L3 cache
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Integrated Intel Graphics
Graphics Memory8GB GDDR7Shared system memory
RAM TypeDDR5-5600; two SO-DIMM slotsDDR5-5600, 1 × 16GB; 2 SODIMM slots
Storage TypePCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDPCIe NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
RAM32GB16GB
Storage1TB512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Battery83 Wh 6-cell or 70 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion polymer platform optionsHP Long Life 3-cell, 62Wh lithium-ion polymer
ChargingHP Fast Charge: approximately 50% in 30 minutes with the system off; 100 W / 20 V USB-C for light workloadsHP Fast Charge: about 50% in 30 minutes with suitable adapter and system off
Power Adapter230 W HP Smart AC power adapterHP 65W USB-C slim adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E AX211 or Wi-Fi 6 Realtek platform modulesIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE201, 2×2, non-vPro
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 (Intel AX211) or 5.4 (Realtek)5.4
EthernetRJ-45 Ethernet portNo built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
WebcamHP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction5MP infrared AI camera
SpeakersDual speakers tuned by HyperXPoly Studio audio; dual stereo speakers with discrete amplifiers
MicrophonesIntegrated dual-array digital microphonesIntegrated dual-array microphones
Audio FeaturesDTS:X Ultra; HP Audio BoostPoly Studio; discrete speaker amplifiers

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
KeyboardFull-size 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypadHP Premium spill-resistant backlit keyboard
Keyboard BacklightYesYes
TrackpadHP Imagepad with touch-gesture supportClickpad with multi-touch gestures
Stylus SupportNo—
Fingerprint Reader—Yes

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
USB-A1 × USB-A 10 Gbps; 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps1 × USB-A 5Gbps, powered
USB-C1 × USB-C 10 Gbps with Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4 and HP Sleep and Charge1 × USB-C 10Gbps with Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4 and HP Sleep and Charge
Thunderbolt / USB4No Thunderbolt or USB4; USB-C 10 Gbps2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C 40Gbps with Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1 and HP Sleep and Charge
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4 over USB-CDisplayPort 2.1 over Thunderbolt 4; DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNo SD or microSD card readerSmartCard reader; no SD or microSD reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone comboStereo headphone/microphone combination jack
Other PortsAC smart-pin power connectorSmartcard reader

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
SecurityFirmware TPM; power-on and administrator passwords; camera privacy switch—
CoolingOMEN Tempest Cooling Technology—
Special FeaturesAdvanced Optimus; OMEN Gaming HubHP Sure Platform; HP Tamper Lock; thermal, Hall and ambient colour sensors

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN 16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
LaptopHP OMEN 16-am0004TXHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Power Adapter—HP 65 W USB-C slim adapter

Similarities

  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use DDR5-5600 (RAM type).
  • Both have keyboard backlight.
  • Same HDMI: HDMI 2.1.

In summary

EliteBook 8 G1i 14 is the lighter option to carry; OMEN 16 trades extra weight for dedicated RTX 5070 graphics and more memory.

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