Between the EliteBook X G1i and Zenbook S 14 UX5406, the EliteBook X G1i comes out ahead in claimed battery life, while the Zenbook S 14 UX5406 wins on battery and weight. Overall, the EliteBook X G1i scores 63.1 and the Zenbook S 14 UX5406 scores 64.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (63.1 vs 64.2). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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.
Pick the Zenbook S 14 UX5406 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 battery, weight.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, screen size, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why HP - EliteBook X G1i wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 25.00% more. 20 h vs 16 h.
Why ASUS - Zenbook S 14 UX5406 wins
- ▲Battery — 5.88% more. 72 Wh vs 68 Wh.
- ▲Weight — 0.10 kg less. 1.20 vs 1.3.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | ASUS - Zenbook S 14 UX5406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.20 kglead |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 11.9 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | ceraluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | true | true |
Display
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | ASUS - Zenbook S 14 UX5406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 14 " | 14 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLED | OLED |
Performance
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | ASUS - Zenbook S 14 UX5406 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPUⓘ | Intel Arc 140V | Intel Arc 140V |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | ASUS - Zenbook S 14 UX5406 |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 68 Wh | 72 Whlead |
| Claimed battery life | 20 hlead | 16 h |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, EliteBook X G1i or Zenbook S 14 UX5406?+
EliteBook X G1i claims up to 20 hours — 20h vs 16h.
Which is lighter, EliteBook X G1i or Zenbook S 14 UX5406?+
Zenbook S 14 UX5406 is lighter at 1.20 kg vs 1.3 kg.
Which has an OLED display, EliteBook X G1i or Zenbook S 14 UX5406?+
Both have OLED displays.
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