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HP OMEN Slim 16 (Core Ultra 9 285H, RTX 5070) vs HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 (Core Ultra 7 255U)

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HP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

HP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

  • 2,200 g.
  • Screen: 2560 × 1600 (WQXGA).
  • 144 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor.
  • Storage: PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.
KSh 255,000In 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, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 235,000
HP OMEN 16-am0073dx, Core Ultra 7 255H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 218,000
HP Elite Dragonfly G4, Core i7-1365U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 250,000
Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 255,000
HP OMEN Slim 16-an0119, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 255,000
ASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 250,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the HP OMEN Slim 16 if you want a larger 83 Wh battery, dedicated RTX 5070 Laptop GPU graphics and more memory (32 GB RAM). Choose the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 if you want a lighter build (about 1.39 kg) and a lower price (KSh 8,000 less).

Weight

HP OMEN Slim 16
2.2 kg
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
1.39 kg

Display

HP OMEN Slim 16
2560 × 1600 (WQXGA)
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

Performance

HP OMEN Slim 16
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor

Storage

HP OMEN Slim 16
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
PCIe NVMe SSD

Memory

HP OMEN Slim 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 Slim 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).
  • Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45).

HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14

  • Lighter: about 1.39 kg (vs about 2.2 kg).
  • Lower price: KSh 247,000 (vs KSh 255,000).

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PriorityHP OMEN Slim 16HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
PerformanceIntel Core Ultra 9 285H processor, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU graphicsIntel Core Ultra 7 255U processor, Integrated Intel graphics
Memory32 GB RAM16 GB RAM
Storage1 TB storage512 GB storage
Display16-inch LCD display, 144 Hz14-inch LCD display
Battery life6-cell 83 Wh Li-ion polymerHP Long Life 3-cell, 62Wh lithium-ion polymer
WeightAbout 2.2 kgAbout 1.39 kg

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
BrandHPHP
ModelHP OMEN Slim 16EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Announced2025—
Form FactorGaming laptopClamshell laptop
ColorShadow BlackGlacier silver
Manufacturer Part Number—C15A6ET

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Dimensions357.5 × 269 × 19.9 mm315.6 × 222 mm; 11.7mm front / 12.4mm rear height
WeightStarting at 2.2 kgStarting at 1.39 kg
Build MaterialsAluminium keyboard deck with plastic chassisAluminium

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Display Size16-inch14 inches
Display TypeIPS anti-glareIPS
Resolution2560 × 1600 (WQXGA)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Refresh Rate144 Hz—
Brightness500 nits—
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features16:10, 100% sRGB, anti-glare, low blue light, NVIDIA G-SYNCAnti-glare; 62.5% sRGB

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 285HIntel Core Ultra 7 255U
CPU16 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 2 LP E-cores), 16 threads; up to 5.4 GHz; 24 MB cache; Intel AI Boost NPU12 cores, 14 threads; up to 5.2GHz; 12MB L3 cache
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPUIntegrated Intel Graphics
Graphics Memory8 GB GDDR7Shared system memory
RAM TypeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMMDDR5-5600, 1 × 16GB; 2 SODIMM slots
Storage TypePCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSDPCIe NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
RAM32 GB16GB
Storage1 TB512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Battery6-cell 83 Wh Li-ion polymerHP Long Life 3-cell, 62Wh lithium-ion polymer
Battery LifeVaries by workload and configuration—
ChargingHP Fast Charge supportedHP Fast Charge: about 50% in 30 minutes with suitable adapter and system off
Power Adapter230 W Smart AC adapterHP 65W USB-C slim adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 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 Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2)Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201, 2×2, non-vPro
BluetoothBluetooth 5.45.4
EthernetGigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)No built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
WebcamHP True Vision 1080p FHD IR webcam with privacy shutter5MP 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; HyperX tuning; HP Audio BoostPoly Studio; discrete speaker amplifiers

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
KeyboardFull-size keyboard with numeric keypadHP Premium spill-resistant backlit keyboard
Keyboard Backlight4-zone RGB backlit keyboardYes
TrackpadPrecision multi-touch touchpadClickpad with multi-touch gestures
Fingerprint ReaderNoYes
Stylus SupportNo—

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
USB-A3 × USB-A1 × USB-A 5Gbps, powered
USB-C2 × USB-C with DisplayPort and USB Power Delivery1 × USB-C 10Gbps with Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4 and HP Sleep and Charge
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 supported on Intel models2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C 40Gbps with Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1 and HP Sleep and Charge
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort via USB-C / ThunderboltDisplayPort 2.1 over Thunderbolt 4; DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNoSmartCard reader; no SD or microSD reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jackStereo headphone/microphone combination jack
Other PortsRJ-45 Ethernet; AC power connectorSmartcard reader

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
SecurityFirmware TPM; IR camera; webcam privacy shutter—
CoolingOMEN Tempest Cooling Evolution with dual fans—
Special FeaturesOMEN Gaming Hub; Advanced Optimus; NVIDIA DLSS 4HP 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 Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
LaptopOMEN Slim 16 – Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
Power Adapter—HP 65 W USB-C slim adapter

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use DDR5-5600 (RAM type).
  • Same HDMI: HDMI 2.1.

In summary

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

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