HP launches ZBook 8 G2i 14 workstation with Intel Panther Lake, 64 GB RAM, and 120 Hz display
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Summary
HP has globally launched the ZBook 8 G2i 14, a new 14-inch workstation laptop powered by Intel's Panther Lake platform (Core Ultra 5/7/9 series processors). It can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM, a 120 Hz VRR display, and professional Nvidia RTX graphics. This model replaces the ZBook 8 G1i 14 from late 2025. HP also offers an AMD Ryzen AI 400-powered variant (ZBook 8 G2a) released in late May.
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· 4 pulledHP released the ZBook 8 G2a at the end of May featuring AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors.
The 14-inch laptop can be configured with up to the Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470, 64 GB of RAM and a 120 Hz VRR display.
HP is also selling Intel-powered models backed by Core Ultra 5 336H, Core Ultra 7 356H, Core Ultra 7 366H, Core Ultra X7 358H or Core Ultra 9 386H processors.
The ZBook 8 G2i 14 replaces the ZBook 8 G1i 14 we reviewed in late 2025 (curr. $2,449 on Amazon).
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