HP ZBook 14" ZBook 8 G1i Meteor Silver 2025
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
What Buyers Say
HP ZBook 14" ZBook 8 G1i Meteor Silver 2025
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
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
This laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance in gaming and CAD design, with users praising its RGB lighting, cooling system, and OLED display. The only notable complaint is a scratched touchpad on one unit, though the reviewer acknowledged this might be a shipping issue. Overall, it is considered a top-tier machine that handles demanding tasks with ease.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great for CAD design
- OLED display quality
- Effective cooling system
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Scratched touchpad on some units
- No AMD CPU option
Scores
Specifications
| HP ZBook 14" ZBook 8 G1i | Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| 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 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.43 kg★ | 4.89 kg |
| Battery | 77 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
HP ZBook 14" ZBook 8 G1i Meteor Silver 2025 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 32 specs.
