The HP EliteBook 8 G1i is a sleek, powerful laptop built for professionals. It’s light, stylish, and packed with smart features, making it a great choice for business users who need both performance and security.
Design & Build
The laptop looks premium with its Glacier Silver aluminium body. It’s slim (11.7mm thick) and weighs just 1.46kg, making it easy to carry. However, the hinge is a bit shaky, especially while typing or using the touchscreen.
Display & Sound
You get a 14-inch IPS touchscreen with up to 2.5K resolution and 800 nits brightness. The display is vibrant and smooth with a 120Hz refresh rate, though it lacks OLED-level deep blacks. Special features like Onlooker Detection and HP Sure View help protect your screen from prying eyes. The stereo speakers are loud and clear, but the bass could be better.
Keyboard, Touchpad & Webcam
Typing feels great on the backlit, spill-resistant keyboard. The large touchpad is smooth and responsive. For video calls, there’s a 5MP IR webcam with AI features and a physical shutter for privacy. It supports Windows Hello face unlock and works well even in low light.
Performance & AI Tools
Running on Windows 11 Pro, the laptop is a CoPilot+ PC with AI tools built in. It includes HP Wolf Security for top-level protection and HP AI Companion, which runs AI tasks on the device itself. The app helps you search, analyse documents, and boost performance.
Ports & Battery
The EliteBook 8 G1i offers plenty of ports, including USB-C, HDMI 2.1, and optional add-ons like SIM or smart card slots. The battery life is decent, enough for a workday, but not the best in class.
Verdict
The HP EliteBook 8 G1i blends style, smart features, and solid performance. It’s perfect for professionals who need a secure, portable laptop with the latest AI tools—though the wobbly hinge and average battery life are worth noting.
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