Between the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 and EliteBook X G1i, the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 comes out ahead in cpu cores, while the EliteBook X G1i wins on ram / storage. Overall, the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 scores 57.9 and the EliteBook X G1i scores 63.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EliteBook X G1i edges ahead on the Mars Score (57.9 vs 63.1), but the 5.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 if you care most about cpu cores. The biggest gaps in its favor are cpu cores.
Pick the EliteBook X G1i if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are ram, storage, refresh rate, among others.
Both ship with comparable screen size, backlit keyboard, so those specs do not 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 Dell - Inspiron 14 2-in-1 wins
- ▲CPU cores — 50.00% more. 12 vs 8.
Why HP - EliteBook X G1i wins
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Claimed battery life — 66.67% more. 20 h vs 12 h.
- ▲Battery — 6.25% more. 68 Wh vs 64 Wh.
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 1.00 more. 2 vs 1.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).
- ▲Weight — 0.29 kg less. 1.3 vs 1.59.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Dell - Inspiron 14 2-in-1 | HP - EliteBook X G1i |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.59 kg | 1.3 kglead |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 15.5 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | true | true |
Display
| Spec | Dell - Inspiron 14 2-in-1 | HP - EliteBook X G1i |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 14 " | 14 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | OLEDlead |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - Inspiron 14 2-in-1 | HP - EliteBook X G1i |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| CPU cores | 12lead | 8 |
| GPUⓘ | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc 140V |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 32 GBlead |
| Storageⓘ | 512 GB | 1024 GBlead |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | Dell - Inspiron 14 2-in-1 | HP - EliteBook X G1i |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 64 Wh | 68 Whlead |
| Claimed battery life | 12 h | 20 hlead |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 1 | 2lead |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Inspiron 14 2-in-1 or EliteBook X G1i?+
EliteBook X G1i claims up to 20 hours — 12h vs 20h.
Which is lighter, Inspiron 14 2-in-1 or EliteBook X G1i?+
EliteBook X G1i is lighter at 1.3 kg vs 1.59 kg.
Which has more RAM, Inspiron 14 2-in-1 or EliteBook X G1i?+
EliteBook X G1i offers 32GB of RAM.
Which has an OLED display, Inspiron 14 2-in-1 or EliteBook X G1i?+
EliteBook X G1i has an OLED display; Inspiron 14 2-in-1 uses IPS.
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