HP ZBook X G1i 16
Pros
+ easy serviceability; 2x SODIMM + 2x M.2 2280 SSD slots
+ optional Smartcard and SIM readers
+ thin, portable, high quality design
+ comfortable keyboard
+ excellent battery life
Cons
- crowded port positioning along left edge
- CPU temperature can reach over 100 C
- limited up to to RTX Pro 2000 graphics
- no OLED or ECC RAM options
- no physical mouse buttons
Specifications
HP ZBook X G1i 16 (ZBook Series)
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 265H 16 x 4.5 - 5.3 GHz, 108 W PL2 / Short Burst, 62 W PL1 / Sustained, Arrow Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1657 MHz, RAM: 1500 MHz, 60 W TDP, GDDR7, 581.42, Optimus
Memory
64 GB
, DDR5-5600, SK Hynix, 46-45-45-90, Dual-Channel
Display
16.00 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 189 PPI, LG Philips LGD07B3, IPS, glossy: no, HDR, 120 Hz
Mainboard
Intel Arrow Lake-H PCH
Storage
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL22T0HBLB, 2048 GB
Soundcard
Intel Arrow Lake-U/H PCH - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech)
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt 4, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm combo, Card Reader: SD, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel BE201 320MHz (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 23 x 359 x 251 ( = 0.91 x 14.13 x 9.88 in)
Battery
83 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Camera
Webcam: 1440p30
Primary Camera: 5 MPix
Primary Camera: 5 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, Wolf Security, My HP, Support Assistant, 36 Months Warranty
Weight
2.162 kg ( = 76.26 oz / 4.77 pounds), Power Supply: 495 g ( = 17.46 oz / 1.09 pounds)
Price
2700 USD
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Average Score:
Average of 3 scores (from 2 reviews)
Average of 3 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 84%, features: 78%, display: 83% mobility: 76%, workmanship: 86%, ergonomy: 90%, emissions: 86%
Reviews for the HP ZBook X G1i 16
HP ZBook X G1i 16 review: Lean mobile workstation with Arrow Lake and Nvidia Blackwell | Notebookcheck
The ZBook X G1i 16 is a refreshed ZBook Power 16 but with faster and more efficient processors to tackle thin-and-light competitors like the Dell Precision 5690.
The ZBook X G1i 16 is a refreshed ZBook Power 16 but with faster and more efficient processors to tackle thin-and-light competitors like the Dell Precision 5690.
I'm not the intended user of this mobile workstation, but I'm not sure anyone is because of one big flaw
Source: XDA Developers
The HP ZBook X G1i is a seriously svelte and superbly powerful mobile workstation. On the higher-end models, like the one reviewed, it's got the chops to chew through complex calculations, 3D modeling, and anything else you could dream up. But if you can't afford to crank the sliders up to the top, it's no different from most consumer laptops, except the price tag is twice what you'd expect to pay for a comparable Arrow Lake mobile clamshell with no discrete GPU. That said, anyone needing a mobile workstation won't be settling for second-best, which means speccing it out to the nines. In this realm, value takes a backseat to the simple equation of "can it do the task or not," and in that calculus, the HP ZBook X G1i is very good indeed. The only question mark is over the 8GB of VRAM on the discrete GPU, because while it's enough for video editing or other creative tasks, it's nowhere near enough to deal with many of the AI models that you might want to use in the field.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: XDA Developers
The HP ZBook X G1i is a seriously svelte and superbly powerful mobile workstation. On the higher-end models, like the one reviewed, it's got the chops to chew through complex calculations, 3D modeling, and anything else you could dream up. But if you can't afford to crank the sliders up to the top, it's no different from most consumer laptops, except the price tag is twice what you'd expect to pay for a comparable Arrow Lake mobile clamshell with no discrete GPU. That said, anyone needing a mobile workstation won't be settling for second-best, which means speccing it out to the nines. In this realm, value takes a backseat to the simple equation of "can it do the task or not," and in that calculus, the HP ZBook X G1i is very good indeed. The only question mark is over the 8GB of VRAM on the discrete GPU, because while it's enough for video editing or other creative tasks, it's nowhere near enough to deal with many of the AI models that you might want to use in the field.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
The HP ZBook X G1i is a full-throttle juggernaut – you couldn't ask for much more from a workstation
Source: It Pro
The HP ZBook X G1i really is a wonderful machine – the question should be whether you will maximize its value for your work and your needs. That's because it comes with a weighty near-$4,000 price tag from some vendors (especially if you opt for the 4K resolution version). We would highly recommend this machine if money was no object, and you needed a reliable and powerful machine that can blast through any intensive workloads, from machine learning projects to 3D modeling or CAD. It's really a machine for power users, and a fantastic one at that – but if portability is more of a priority, or a stronger battery life – or you even just need something for more basic tasks – we would consider a cheaper option. That said, for a workstation, you couldn't ask for much more.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/14/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: It Pro
The HP ZBook X G1i really is a wonderful machine – the question should be whether you will maximize its value for your work and your needs. That's because it comes with a weighty near-$4,000 price tag from some vendors (especially if you opt for the 4K resolution version). We would highly recommend this machine if money was no object, and you needed a reliable and powerful machine that can blast through any intensive workloads, from machine learning projects to 3D modeling or CAD. It's really a machine for power users, and a fantastic one at that – but if portability is more of a priority, or a stronger battery life – or you even just need something for more basic tasks – we would consider a cheaper option. That said, for a workstation, you couldn't ask for much more.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/14/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Comment
NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop: It is a mid-range GPU that belongs to Nvidia's professional series. It's based on the Blackwell architecture and features 3328 CUDA processing cores as well as 8 GB of GDDR7 memory.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Ultra 7 265H: High-end mobile processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture with 16 cores divided into 3 clusters. The fast 6 P-cores clock at up to 5.3 GHz. There are also 8 smaller E-cores with up to 4.5 GHz and 2 small low power cores (same architecture) with up to 2.5 GHz. It integrates a small NPU with 13 TOPS peak performance and supports vPro Enterprise.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
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