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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | About 76.8 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5-4800) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | DDR5-5600 SODIMM (upgradeable) or soldered LPDDR5X-8533 depending on configuration |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | Intel AI Boost NPU, approx. 46-50 TOPS depending on CPU (47 TOPS on Core Ultra 5 325) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13700H (Raptor Lake, 45 W) CPU: 14-core / 20-thread, up to 5.0 GHz; Core i9-13900H option (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB up to RTX 4080 12 GB plus Intel Iris Xe (handles graphics and creative workloads) | Base Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (8 cores/8 threads, up to 4.5 GHz); options from Core Ultra 5 322 (6C/6T, 4.4 GHz) through Core Ultra 7 355/356H/365/366H to Core Ultra X7 358H (16C, 4.8 GHz) and X7 368H (16C, up to 5.0 GHz) |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | April 2023 | April 2026 |
| Status | Discontinued (2024) | Available |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits typical | 300 nits (base); 400 nits, 800 nits (Sure View 6) options |
| Color | 100% sRGB (FHD+) or 100% Adobe RGB / 94% DCI-P3, HDR400 (4K+) color | 62.5% sRGB (base); 100% sRGB on 400-nit and Sure View panels; 100% DCI-P3 on OLED and 2.5K panels |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz (screen refresh speed) | 60 Hz (base); 120 Hz VRR on 2.5K panel |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 pixels; optional 3840 × 2400 touch (total screen pixel count) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA); 2560 x 1600 (2.5K) option; WUXGA OLED option |
| Size | 17-inch (Diagonal) | 14-inch |
| Type | InfinityEdge 16:10 IPS display; optional 4K+ touch (high-resolution panel with four thin bezels) | IPS anti-glare (touch, HP Sure View 6 privacy and OLED options) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,849.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,879.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦2,589,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦2,632,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core i7-13700H (14-core, up to 5.0 GHz) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB; Core i9-13900H with RTX 4060 / 4070 / 4080 options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (Core Ultra Series 3, Panther Lake) with integrated Intel Graphics; up to Core Ultra X7 368H with Intel Arc B390 |
| Manufacturer | Dell | HP |
| Model | Dell XPS 17 9730 (2023) | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 14 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home and FreeDOS options) |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2026 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Platinum Silver with black carbon-fibre palm rest (official factory color options) | Glacier Silver |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum with carbon-fibre or woven glass-fibre palm rest (premium chassis for durability) | Metal chassis; HP cites 90% recycled magnesium in the A/C/D covers |
| Weight | 2.22 kg (non-touch) / 2.44 kg (touch) (varies by configuration) | 1.39 kg (starting weight) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | 16 GB base; configurable up to 64 GB |
| Storage | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | 256 GB base; up to 2 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (PCIe Gen5 on select configs); self-encrypting (SED) options |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 4 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), full-size SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6E (Killer AX1675), Bluetooth 5.2. | 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (40 Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10 Gbps (USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 10 Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo, nano security lock slot; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM (4G LTE / 5G); Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 with Bluetooth 5.3 or Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 with Bluetooth 6 |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours (Dell-rated, FHD+) with 97 Wh battery (manufacturer endurance figure) | — |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | 3-cell Li-ion polymer, internal |
| Charging | 130 W USB-C charger (supported charging methods) | 65 W or 100 W USB-C GaN adapter; HP Fast Charge approx. 50% in 30 minutes |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Dual microphones with AI noise reduction |
| Speakers | Quad speakers, 8 W total, Waves Nx 3D audio (enhanced audio output for media) | Poly Studio dual stereo speakers |
| Webcam | 2.25 mm 720p webcam with IR Windows Hello (standard video-call quality) | 5MP IR camera (5MP HDR camera with AI presence detection option) with privacy shutter |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | XPS 17 9730 (2023) | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) | HP Premium spill-resistant keyboard; backlit option with DuraKeys |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS options) |
| Security | Fingerprint reader in the power button and Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | HP Wolf Security for Business (Sure Start, Sure Click, Sure Recover, Sure Run, Sure Sense, Sure Admin, Tamper Lock), TPM 2.0, fingerprint sensor (select models), IR face login |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Multi-touch glass clickpad with gesture support |