HP EliteDesk 8 G1i 2024, Core Ultra 5 225T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Jack Black
The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T processor with vPro technology delivers AI-accelerated business performance in a compact 1-liter chassis weighing just 1.35kg. It offers extensive wired connectivity with Thunderbolt 4, dual USB-C, and HDMI 2.1, backed by HP Wolf Pro Security for enterprise-grade protection out of the box. This mini PC is best for IT-managed office environments needing secure, space-efficient deployment for productivity and data-sensitive workflows.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong port selection (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong reliability (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average storage (19th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202650/100
Buyers praised the mini PC's power, efficiency, and compact size, but one reported a defective motherboard requiring backordered parts, and another criticized Windows 11 Pro.
- Powerful and efficient performance, suitable as a desktop standard.
- Compact size saves space, ideal for mini desktop setups.
- Defective motherboard on new unit, unusable since April, parts on backorder.
- Windows 11 Pro criticized as ruining the experience despite good hardware.
- Q1 202675/100
Buyers in Q1 2026 praised the compact size, performance, and quiet operation, but one reported it was slower than expected with limited upgrade options.
- Compact size and fast performance praised by multiple buyers.
- Quiet operation noted, especially during extended use.
- One buyer found it slow and lacking upgrade options.
- Good I/O ports and reliability for business use.
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 225T |
| Cores | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Graphics |
| Type | Integrated |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | mini |
| PSU | 90 |
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | HP EliteDesk 8 G1i | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Lenovo T Series Towers Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM | MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 225T | Apple M3 Ultra | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core i9 14900KF | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 96 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 4096 | 2048 | 8192 | 2048 |
| GPU | Intel Graphics | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Form Factor | mini | sff | mid-tower | sff | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| Psu W | 90 | - | 850 | 180 | 850 | 750 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP EliteDesk 8 G1i | 62.6 | 58.7 | 54.1 | 76.4 | 18.9 | 70 | 48.8 |
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Compare | 99.7 | 76 | 95.7 | 93.8 | 53.7 | 99.3 | 86.3 |
| Lenovo T Series Towers Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 Compare | 73.5 | 93.1 | 78.1 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 70 | 100 |
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 Compare | 88.4 | 58.7 | 81.8 | 74.5 | 82.8 | 70 | 99.1 |
| CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Compare | 94.9 | 89.3 | 96.5 | 84.2 | 99.2 | 11.6 | 94.8 |
| MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Compare | 92.4 | 89.3 | 87.2 | 90.4 | 82.8 | 37.3 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall64.3
- AI/LLM25.4
- Gaming14.6
- Portability74.9
- Creator26.3
- Business67
- Developer61.1
- Home Office65.1
- Workstation51.7
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