HP ZBook 14" ZBook 8 G1i Meteor Silver 2025
HP
67 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96 Black 2025
ASUS
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP ZBook 14" ZBook 8 G1i Meteor Silver 2025
62 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The HP ZBook is praised for its strong performance, display, and build quality, especially for business use. However, users report slow app loading and internet connectivity issues, and one reviewer was frustrated by the forced migration to OneDrive and online Outlook. The lack of I/O ports and absence of a CD/DVD drive are also notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Strong performance for business
- High-quality display
- Solid build quality
- Good for finance professionals
Cons
- Slow app loading
- Internet connectivity issues
- Too few I/O ports
- No built-in CD/DVD drive
- Forced OneDrive migration
Performance 3
Build quality 2
Io ports 1
Cd dvd drive 1
Software migration 1
Internet connectivity 1
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96 Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Entertainment
Compact
Student
Business
Ai Llm
Specifications
| HP ZBook 14" ZBook 8 G1i | ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 62.5% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.43 kg★ | 2.73 kg |
| Battery | 77 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP ZBook 14" ZBook 8 G1i Meteor Silver 2025
- Strong port selection (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong cpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96 Black 2025
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
HP ZBook 14" ZBook 8 G1i Meteor Silver 2025
No current pricing available
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96 Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
