HP Z2 G1i Black 2000
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What Buyers Say
HP Z2 G1i Black 2000
The HP Z2 G1i Workstation is a compact small form factor desktop that comes with a wired keyboard and mouse. Users are curious about its upgrade potential, software, and warranty, but no detailed user experiences are available yet. The overall sentiment is neutral due to lack of hands-on feedback.
Pros
- Compact small form factor
- Includes wired keyboard and mouse
Cons
- No detailed user reviews available
- Unclear upgrade limits and warranty
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The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 is highly praised for its raw performance, whisper-quiet operation, and clean design. Gamers and creators alike report that it handles everything from 4K gaming to AI workloads without breaking a sweat. While most agree it offers excellent value, especially when bought on sale, a few wish for more RAM or note minor issues like cable noise or Windows compatibility quirks.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Very quiet operation
- Great build quality
- Clean design and RGB lighting
- Good value for money on sale
Cons
- RAM limited to 32GB or 64GB
- Possible cable coil whine
- Windows 11 Pro compatibility issues
- Bloatware like McAfee pre-installed
- Higher price at full MSRP
Scores
Specifications
| HP Z2 G1i | Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz | 4.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | 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 |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 500W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 4.00 kg | 17.00 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 9 | 12★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4a Output | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4a Output | USB PD 3.1 and DisplayPort™ 2.1) |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | No | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Z2 G1i Black 2000
- Strong port selection (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong cpu (78th percentile)
- Strong storage (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
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- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
HP Z2 G1i Black 2000 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
