Between the EliteBook X G1i and Blade 14 (2024), the EliteBook X G1i comes out ahead in claimed battery life / thunderbolt ports, while the Blade 14 (2024) wins on refresh rate / battery. Overall, the EliteBook X G1i scores 63.1 and the Blade 14 (2024) scores 67.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Blade 14 (2024) edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.1 vs 67.4), but the 4.3-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 claimed battery life, thunderbolt ports, weight, among others.
Pick the Blade 14 (2024) 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 refresh rate, battery.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, screen size, 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.
Why HP - EliteBook X G1i wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 122.22% more. 20 h vs 9 h.
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 2.00 more. 2 vs 0.
- ▲Weight — 0.54 kg less. 1.3 vs 1.84.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).
Why Razer - Blade 14 (2024) wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 240 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Battery — 0.15% more. 68.1 Wh vs 68 Wh.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Razer - Blade 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kglead | 1.84 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mmlead | 17.9 mm |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | truelead | false |
Display
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Razer - Blade 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 14 " | 14 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLEDlead | IPS |
Performance
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Razer - Blade 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPUⓘ | Intel Arc 140V | NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Razer - Blade 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 68 Wh | 68.1 Whlead |
| Claimed battery life | 20 hlead | 9 h |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2lead | 0 |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, EliteBook X G1i or Blade 14 (2024)?+
EliteBook X G1i claims up to 20 hours — 20h vs 9h.
Which is lighter, EliteBook X G1i or Blade 14 (2024)?+
EliteBook X G1i is lighter at 1.3 kg vs 1.84 kg.
Which has an OLED display, EliteBook X G1i or Blade 14 (2024)?+
EliteBook X G1i has an OLED display; Blade 14 (2024) uses IPS.
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