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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | DDR5-5600 SODIMM (upgradeable) or soldered LPDDR5X-8533 depending on configuration | About 120 GB/s (LPDDR5X-7467) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) |
| Neural Engine | Intel AI Boost NPU, approx. 46-50 TOPS depending on CPU (47 TOPS on Core Ultra 5 325) | Intel AI Boost NPU, about 11 TOPS (AI & machine learning) (accelerates on-device AI tasks) |
| Processor | 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) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Meteor Lake, up to 45 W) CPU: 16-core / 22-thread, up to 4.8 GHz; Core Ultra 9 185H option (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB, RTX 4060 8 GB or RTX 4070 8 GB plus Intel Arc Graphics (handles graphics and creative workloads) |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | April 2026 | February 2024 |
| Status | Available | Discontinued (2025) |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 300 nits (base); 400 nits, 800 nits (Sure View 6) options | Up to 500 nits typical (400 nits OLED) |
| Color | 62.5% sRGB (base); 100% sRGB on 400-nit and Sure View panels; 100% DCI-P3 on OLED and 2.5K panels | 100% sRGB (FHD+) or 100% DCI-P3 (OLED) color |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz (base); 120 Hz VRR on 2.5K panel | Up to 120 Hz (screen refresh speed) |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA); 2560 x 1600 (2.5K) option; WUXGA OLED option | 1920 × 1200 pixels; optional 3840 × 2400 OLED (total screen pixel count) |
| Size | 14-inch | 16.3-inch (Diagonal) |
| Type | IPS anti-glare (touch, HP Sure View 6 privacy and OLED options) | InfinityEdge 16:10 display; FHD+ 120 Hz IPS or 4K+ OLED touch (high-resolution panel with four thin bezels) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,879.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,899.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦2,632,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦2,659,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | 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 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16-core) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB; Core Ultra 9 185H with RTX 4060 / RTX 4070 8 GB options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) |
| Manufacturer | HP | Dell |
| Model | HP EliteBook 8 G2i 14 | Dell XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home and FreeDOS options) | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2024 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Glacier Silver | Graphite or Platinum (official factory color options) |
| Material | Metal chassis; HP cites 90% recycled magnesium in the A/C/D covers | CNC-machined aluminum with Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest (premium chassis for durability) |
| Weight | 1.39 kg (starting weight) | 2.13 kg (non-touch) / 2.2 kg (OLED) (varies by configuration) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB base; configurable up to 64 GB | Standard: 16 GB LPDDR5X 7467 MHz (soldered); 32 GB or 64 GB configurations (higher multitasking capability) |
| Storage | 256 GB base; up to 2 TB | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) |
| Storage Type | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (PCIe Gen5 on select configs); self-encrypting (SED) options | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 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 | 3 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), full-size SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3. |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | — | Up to 19 hours (Dell-rated, FHD+ model) with 99.5 Wh battery (manufacturer endurance figure) |
| Battery Type | 3-cell Li-ion polymer, internal | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) |
| Charging | 65 W or 100 W USB-C GaN adapter; HP Fast Charge approx. 50% in 30 minutes | 130 W USB-C charger with ExpressCharge (supported charging methods) |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual microphones with AI noise reduction | Dual-array microphones with AI noise reduction (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) |
| Speakers | Poly Studio dual stereo speakers | Quad speakers, 8 W total (enhanced audio output for media) |
| Webcam | 5MP IR camera (5MP HDR camera with AI presence detection option) with privacy shutter | 1080p FHD webcam with IR Windows Hello (sharper video calls) |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | EliteBook 8 G2i 14 (2026) | XPS 16 9640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | HP Premium spill-resistant keyboard; backlit option with DuraKeys | Backlit zero-lattice keyboard with capacitive touch function row (illuminated keys, edge-to-edge design) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home, FreeDOS options) | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) |
| Security | 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 | Fingerprint reader in the power button and Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) |
| Trackpad | Multi-touch glass clickpad with gesture support | Seamless haptic glass touchpad (invisible, pressure-sensitive navigation surface) |