HP EliteBook 16" 6 G1i 2025, Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Pike Silver
The Intel Core Ultra 5 225U processor with a dedicated NPU handles AI-accelerated tasks efficiently, while Wi-Fi 7 and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports provide cutting-edge connectivity. Its 1.75kg chassis houses a full Ethernet port and HDMI 2.1, making it a practical choice for desk-bound professionals who still need occasional portability. This laptop is best for business users and developers who prioritize wired connectivity and modern wireless standards over color-accurate display work.
CPU Intel Core Ultra 5 225U
RAM 16 GB
Storage 512 GB
Screen 16" 1920x1200
GPU Intel Graphics
OS Windows 11 Pro
Weight 1.8 kg
Battery 56 Wh
53 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong port selection (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong screen (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average portability (29th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (35th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| Cores | 12 |
| Frequency | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Graphics |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 62.5% sRGB |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Physical
| Weight | 1.8 kg / 3.9 lbs |
| Battery | 56 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | HP EliteBook 16" 6 G1i | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LP-XS97 | MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP964XHA-KG2US | GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro NX14CM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 64 | 32 | 16 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 2048 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 |
| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 | 16" 3840x2400 | 16" 2560x1600 | 16" 2560x1600 | 16" 2880x1800 | 14" 2880x1800 |
| GPU | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Weight (kg) | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 1 |
| Battery (Wh) | 56 | 90 | 90 | - | 76 | 72 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP EliteBook 16" 6 G1i | 60.5 | 56.3 | 59.8 | 89.4 | 66.3 | 28.7 | 51 | 33.4 | 51 | 34.5 |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 Compare | 81.9 | 84.5 | 98.8 | 85.5 | 98.6 | 25.6 | 93.9 | 81.8 | 94.6 | 2.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LP-XS97 Compare | 97.2 | 92.6 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 92 | 10.7 | 93.9 | 60.4 | 85.3 | 12.2 |
| MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 Compare | 97.2 | 97.4 | 59.8 | 89.4 | 90 | 10 | 65.3 | 60.4 | 88.6 | 8.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP964XHA-KG2US Compare | 66 | 68.8 | 79.5 | 83.3 | 91.6 | 33.1 | 79.3 | 81.8 | 98.4 | 15.6 |
| GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro NX14CM Compare | 85.2 | 68.8 | 90.3 | 64.1 | 96.2 | 91.9 | 89.8 | 4 | 78.7 | 39 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall53.3
- AI/LLM23.5
- Gaming16.9
- Portability45.2
- Creator28.9
- Student56.3
- Business48.2
- Developer58.6
- Entertainment55.6
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