Between the EliteBook X G1i and Pavilion Plus 14, the EliteBook X G1i comes out ahead in ram and storage, while the Pavilion Plus 14 wins on cpu cores. Overall, the EliteBook X G1i scores 63.1 and the Pavilion Plus 14 scores 56 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EliteBook X G1i edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.1 vs 56), but the 7.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the EliteBook X G1i if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, storage, claimed battery life, among others.
Pick the Pavilion Plus 14 if you care most about cpu cores. Its strongest claims are cpu cores.
Both ship with comparable screen size, panel type, backlit keyboard, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the EliteBook X G1i is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why HP - EliteBook X G1i wins
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
- ▲Claimed battery life — 100.00% more. 20 h vs 10 h.
- ▲Battery — 33.33% more. 68 Wh vs 51 Wh.
- ▲Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 1.00 more. 2 vs 1.
- ▲Weight — 0.09 kg less. 1.3 vs 1.39.
Why HP - Pavilion Plus 14 wins
- ▲CPU cores — 75.00% more. 14 vs 8.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | HP - Pavilion Plus 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kglead | 1.39 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mmlead | 18.5 mm |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | truelead | false |
Display
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | HP - Pavilion Plus 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 14 " | 14 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 90 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLED | OLED |
Performance
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | HP - Pavilion Plus 14 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
| CPU cores | 8 | 14lead |
| GPUⓘ | Intel Arc 140V | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GBlead | 16 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GBlead | 512 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | HP - Pavilion Plus 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 68 Whlead | 51 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 20 hlead | 10 h |
| USB-C ports | 2lead | 1 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2lead | 1 |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, EliteBook X G1i or Pavilion Plus 14?+
EliteBook X G1i claims up to 20 hours — 20h vs 10h.
Which is lighter, EliteBook X G1i or Pavilion Plus 14?+
EliteBook X G1i is lighter at 1.3 kg vs 1.39 kg.
Which has more RAM, EliteBook X G1i or Pavilion Plus 14?+
EliteBook X G1i offers 32GB of RAM.
Which has an OLED display, EliteBook X G1i or Pavilion Plus 14?+
Both have OLED displays.
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