HP ZBook 14" Ultra G1a vs MSI Vector 16 HX
HP ZBook 14" Ultra G1a 2025, Ryzen AI Max PRO 390, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Radeon 8050S
HP
76 Overall Score
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MSI Vector 16 HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
MSI
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP ZBook 14" Ultra G1a 2025, Ryzen AI Max PRO 390, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Radeon 8050S
95 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
This 14" laptop is praised as a powerhouse for AI workloads, with 128GB of unified memory that rivals far more expensive systems. Users highlight its excellent build quality, cool operation, and ability to run large language models smoothly. While some reviews focus on the retailer's service rather than the product, the overall sentiment from those who used it is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- 128GB unified memory
- Excellent build quality
- Runs large AI models smoothly
- Stays cool under load
- Lightweight magnesium chassis
Cons
- Performance slower than NVIDIA GPUs
- Some reviews unrelated to product
Memory capacity 2
Ai performance 2
Build quality 2
Value for money 2
Thermal management 1
Gpu performance 1
MSI Vector 16 HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| HP ZBook 14" Ultra G1a | MSI Vector 16 HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB★ | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 8050S | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.50 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 74 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
HP ZBook 14" Ultra G1a 2025, Ryzen AI Max PRO 390, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Radeon 8050S
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
MSI Vector 16 HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average social proof (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
HP ZBook 14" Ultra G1a 2025, Ryzen AI Max PRO 390, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Radeon 8050S
No current pricing available
MSI Vector 16 HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
Verdict
Winner: HP ZBook 14" Ultra G1a
Scores 76 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
