Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | HP - OmniBook Ultra 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| CPU cores | 8 | 12 |
| Claimed battery life | 20 h | 21 h |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 0 |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.5 kg |
Between the EliteBook X G1i and OmniBook Ultra 14, the EliteBook X G1i comes out ahead in refresh rate / thunderbolt ports, while the OmniBook Ultra 14 wins on cpu cores / claimed battery life. Overall, the EliteBook X G1i scores 67.7 and the OmniBook Ultra 14 scores 66.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67.7 vs 66.1). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, thunderbolt ports, panel type, among others. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Pick the OmniBook Ultra 14 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are cpu cores, claimed battery life. The single most decisive one: CPU cores — 50.00% more. 12 vs 8.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, battery, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: HP - EliteBook X G1i or HP - OmniBook Ultra 14?
HP - EliteBook X G1i leads the current Mars Score by 1.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose HP - EliteBook X G1i if…
HP - EliteBook X G1i has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, port thunderbolt count, panel type.
Choose HP - OmniBook Ultra 14 if…
HP - OmniBook Ultra 14 has the measurable edge on cpu cores, claimed battery h.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why HP - EliteBook X G1i wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 2.00 more. 2 vs 0.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).
- ▲Weight — 0.20 kg less. 1.3 vs 1.5.
Why HP - OmniBook Ultra 14 wins
- ▲CPU cores — 50.00% more. 12 vs 8.
- ▲Claimed battery life — 5.00% more. 21 h vs 20 h.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | HP - OmniBook Ultra 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kglead | 1.5 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mmlead | 17 mm |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | true | true |
Display
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | HP - OmniBook Ultra 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 " | 14 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLEDlead | IPS |
Performance
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | HP - OmniBook Ultra 14 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 |
| CPU cores | 8 | 12lead |
| GPUⓘ | Intel Arc 140V | AMD Radeon 890M |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | HP - OmniBook Ultra 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 68 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 20 h | 21 hlead |
| USB-C portsⓘ | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2lead | 0 |
| HDMI | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, EliteBook X G1i or OmniBook Ultra 14?+
OmniBook Ultra 14 claims up to 21 hours — 20h vs 21h.
Which is lighter, EliteBook X G1i or OmniBook Ultra 14?+
EliteBook X G1i is lighter at 1.3 kg vs 1.5 kg.
Which has an OLED display, EliteBook X G1i or OmniBook Ultra 14?+
EliteBook X G1i has an OLED display; OmniBook Ultra 14 uses IPS.