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HP EB8G1i14 U7 255U 14 16GB/1T PC NLSgl vs MSI Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 29identical
  • 82known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • EB8G1i14 U7 255U 14 16GB/1T PC NLSgl:Silver
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:Black
  • Colour name
    • EB8G1i14 U7 255U 14 16GB/1T PC NLSgl:Glacier silver
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:Black
  • Market positioning
    • EB8G1i14 U7 255U 14 16GB/1T PC NLSgl:Premium
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:Gaming
  • Original brand name
    • EB8G1i14 U7 255U 14 16GB/1T PC NLSgl:HP
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:MSI
  • Display diagonal
    • EB8G1i14 U7 255U 14 16GB/1T PC NLSgl:35.6 cm (14")
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:45.7 cm (18")
  • Display resolution
    • EB8G1i14 U7 255U 14 16GB/1T PC NLSgl:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • HD type
    • EB8G1i14 U7 255U 14 16GB/1T PC NLSgl:WUXGA
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:Quad HD+
  • Panel type
    • EB8G1i14 U7 255U 14 16GB/1T PC NLSgl:IPS
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:IPS-Level

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Comparison of EB8G1i14 U7 255U 14 16GB/1T PC NLSgl, Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR
152 specifications
Design4 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Colour nameDiffersGlacier silverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Market positioningDiffersPremiumGaming
Original brand nameDiffersHPMSI
Display7 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")45.7 cm (18")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersWUXGAQuad HD+
Panel typeDiffersIPSIPS-Level
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display brightnessDiffers300 cd/m²500 cd/m²
Colour gamutDiffers62.5%100%
RGB colour spaceDifferssRGBDCI-P3
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 Hz
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one35.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
sRGB coverage (typical)Known for one62.5%Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 7AMD Ryzen™ 9
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Processor modelDiffers255U8940HX
Processor coresDiffers1216
Processor threadsDiffers1432
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.2 GHz5.3 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB64 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3L2 & L3
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed5600 MHz5600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 16 GB2 x 16 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB96 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity1 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity1 TB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280 (22 x 80 mm)
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SSD memory typeKnown for oneTLCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GraphicsAMD Radeon 610M
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Privacy cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Privacy typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrivacy shutter
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
WLAN controller modelDiffersIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211AMD RZ616
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeYesYes
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Hall sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Temperature sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard3 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersClickpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRGB
Keyboard backlit zoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-zone RGB
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99
Keyboard layoutDiffersQWERTYAZERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFrench
Copilot keyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input device modelKnown for oneHP Premium KeyboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers62 Wh90 Wh
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source322 g
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W240 W
AC adapter input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V90 - 264 V
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, Power onUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.39 kg3.1 kg
WidthDiffers315.6 mm404 mm
DepthDiffers222 mm280 mm
Height (front)Differs1.17 cm2.56 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.24 cm2.99 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)
Memory module typeKnown for oneSODIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211503Unknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Neural processor unit (NPU)Known for oneIntel AI BoostUnknown — not stated by the source
NPU performance up toKnown for one12 TOPsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP speaker typeKnown for oneHP Dual SpeakersUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Artificial IntelligenceKnown for oneAI PCUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneGS mark, CCC, RoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO, TCO10Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneAt least 80% recycled metal; Product Carbon Footprint; HP paper-based packaging is from recycled or certified sources; At least 50% post-consumer recycled plastic; Low halogen; Bulk packaging availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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