HP releases new 14-inch laptop globally with 120 Hz VRR display and 64 GB RAM
A few months have passed since HP announced the ZBook 8 G2 14-inch as a replacement for the ZBook 8 G1 we reviewed in October (curr. $2,449 on Amazon). Unveiled in March, the laptop was said to be arriving a month later with a choice of AMD and Intel processors. However, that is not quite the case even as we approach the beginning of June.
Generally speaking, AMD-powered models are now available to order globally. Some markets have received more SKUs than others, though. At the time of writing, HP is offering the ZBook 8 G2a 14-inch for £2,342.40 in the UK with no further configuration options. Additionally, the company lists two SKUs in Germany with €2,847 and €4,077 MSRPs. Unfortunately, both are out of stock at the time of writing.
By contrast, the US has received a full compliment of ZBook 8 G2a SKUs starting at $2,796 with a Ryzen AI 5 Pro 435, 16 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a 1200p IPS display combining 300 nits peak brightness with a 60 Hz refresh rate. Currently, the laptop can be configured with the Ryzen AI 5 Pro 440, Ryzen AI 7 Pro 450 and the Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470, as well as up to 64 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and 2 TB of PCIe 5.0 storage (M.2 2280).
Selecting these options does raise the ZBook 8 G2a to $7,800, though. Moreover, opting for a superior display can push the laptop beyond $8,000. For instance, HP charges $233 extra for a 1600p and 120 Hz VRR panel. 800-nit alternatives are more expensive still, albeit while dropping to a 1200p resolution and a 60 Hz refresh rate. As it stands, HP expects to begin shipping ZBook 8 G2a units in June. Please see the company's website for more details.
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