Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB vs MSI Modern 16S G3MG-028XES

94specifications compared
48differ
46identical
72known for one product only

Key differences

The HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB has 100 cd/m² more display brightness than the MSI Modern 16S G3MG-028XES (400 cd/m² vs 300 cd/m²). The HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB has 50% more colour gamut than the MSI Modern 16S G3MG-028XES (100% vs 50%). The HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB has 10 more processor cores than the MSI Modern 16S G3MG-028XES (16 vs 6). Only the HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB has discrete graphics card. Product type: Mobile workstation on the HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB, Laptop on the MSI Modern 16S G3MG-028XES.

Product type
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:Mobile workstation
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:Laptop
Product colour
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:Silver
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:Grey
Colour name
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:Meteor silver
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:Platinum Gray
Market positioning
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:Performance
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:Business
Original brand name
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:HP
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:MSI
Display resolution
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:2560 x 1600 pixels
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:1920 x 1200 pixels
HD type
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:2.5K
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:Full HD+
Panel type
- ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB:IPS
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:IPS-Level

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Comparison of ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB, Modern 16S G3MG-028XES
166 specifications	A HP ZB X G2i 16 U9 386H 16i 64GB/1TB View product	B MSI Modern 16S G3MG-028XES View product
Design5 differ
Product typeDiffers	Mobile workstation	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Grey
Colour nameDiffers	Meteor silver	Platinum Gray
Market positioningDiffers	Performance	Business
Original brand nameDiffers	HP	MSI
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic, Metal
Display5 differ
Display resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1600 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
HD typeDiffers	2.5K	Full HD+
Panel typeDiffers	IPS	IPS-Level
Display brightnessDiffers	400 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Colour gamutDiffers	100%	50%
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one	40.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Blue Light technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB colour spaceKnown for one	DCI-P3	Unknown — not stated by the source
DCI-P3 coverageKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Core Ultra 9	Intel Core 7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)	Intel Core (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers	386H	350
Processor coresDiffers	16	6
Processor threadsDiffers	16	6
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4.9 GHz	4.8 GHz
Performance coresDiffers	4	2
Efficient coresDiffers	8	0
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	4.9 GHz	4.8 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one	3.7 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	1.5 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one	1.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyDiffers	1600 MHz	1400 MHz
Processor cacheDiffers	18 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	FCBGA2540	FCBGA1516
Maximum turbo powerDiffers	80 W	35 W
Processor base powerDiffers	25 W	15 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)2 differ
Copilot+ PCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
NPU performance up toDiffers	50 TOPs	17 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers	40 TOPs	21 TOPs
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 32 GB	1 x 16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	16 GB
Memory data transfer rateKnown for one	5600 MT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
SSD interfaceDiffers	PCI Express 5.0	PCI Express 4.0
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash)
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for one	NVIDIA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	12 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ray tracing accelerationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS Audio Processing
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Privacy cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Privacy typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Privacy shutter
Network4 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna typeKnown for one	2x2	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelDiffers	Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Bluetooth versionDiffers	6.0	5.3
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000,10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Performanceidentical
Hall sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Temperature sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel SoC
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Clickpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Spanish
Copilot keyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 11 Pro	FreeDOS
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP speaker typeKnown for one	HP Dual Speakers	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Connection OptimizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Support AssistantKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP front cameraKnown for one	HP Webcam 5MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Artificial IntelligenceKnown for one	AI Workstation, AI PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	3
Battery capacityDiffers	96 Wh	42 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fast charging time (50%)Known for one	30 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	179 g
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart card readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, Power on	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR, TCO	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for one	Low halogen PCAs; Molded paper pulp cushion inside box is made of 100% recycled or certified sources; Outside box and corrugated cushions are 100% from certified or recycled sources and recyclable; At least 60% post-consumer recycled plastic; Bulk packaging available; External power supply 90% effic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	1.7 kg
WidthDiffers	359 mm	359.6 mm
DepthDiffers	251 mm	250.9 mm
HeightKnown for one	24.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.11 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.79 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Memory module typeKnown for one	SODIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one	43211503	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 year(s)

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