HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" vs HP OmniBook 5 14 Comparison

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HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" vs HP OmniBook 5 14 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing EliteBook 6 G1i 13" and OmniBook 5 14 , two laptops by HP. HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" was introduced to market in November 0000 and HP OmniBook 5 14 was launched in March 2025. As you can see, EliteBook 6 G1i 13" is 2026 years older than OmniBook 5 14 . Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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EliteBook 6 G1i 13" and OmniBook 5 14 are members of HP's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

HP Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
HP ZBook 8 G1i 16"	March 2025	16.0"	359 x 250 x 19.2 mm	1.72 kg (3.79 lbs)
HP ZBook 8 G1i 14"	March 2025	14.0"	215.6 x 222 x 18.9 mm	1.43 kg (3.15 lbs)
HP ProBook 4 G1i 16"	March 2025	16.0"	359.4 x 251 x 1.7 mm	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)
HP EliteBook 6 G1i 16"	March 2025	16.0"	359.4 x 251 x 1.7 mm	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)
HP ProBook 4 G1q	March 2025	14.0"	318.6 x 224.3 x 10.9 mm	1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)
HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14"	March 2025	14.0"	318.6 x 224.3 x 17 mm	1.44 kg (3.18 lbs)
HP OmniBook 5 14	March 2025	14.0"	311.9 x 217.4 x 12.7 mm	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)
HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13.3	March 2025	13.3"	297.3 x 212.2 x 16.5-17.4 mm	1 kg (2.21 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" and HP OmniBook 5 14 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" Key Specs

Launched in November -0001
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 225U,Intel Core Ultra 5 235U,Intel Core Ultra 7 255U,Intel Core Ultra 7 265U
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (4-Cores)
8GB,16GB,24GB,32GB,64GB Ram
303.1 x 215 x 17 mm (11.93 x 8.46 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)

HP OmniBook 5 14 Key Specs

Launched in March 2025
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)
GPU: Adreno X1-45
16GB,24GB,32GB Ram
311.9 x 217.4 x 12.7 mm (12.28 x 8.56 x 0.5 inches)
Weight: 1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how EliteBook 6 G1i 13" and OmniBook 5 14 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" over HP OmniBook 5 14

Weight	1.30 kg vs 1.35 kg	0.05 kg lighter
Screen PPI	170 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Webcam Resolution	2592 x 1944 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45

Reasons to choose HP OmniBook 5 14 over HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13"

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.8% vs ~78.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.2 mm vs 8.3 mm	3.1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	14 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 5 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	2.3 TFLOPS vs 2 TFLOPS	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of HP OmniBook 5 14 and HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13"

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Common Weaknesses of HP OmniBook 5 14 and HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13"

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" vs HP OmniBook 5 14 : Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" and the HP OmniBook 5 14 .

Physical Specs
Weight	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)
Surface Area	652 cm2 (100.9 inches2)	678 cm2 (105.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.7%	~83.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.3 mm	~5.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Silver

Comparison of the HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" and the HP OmniBook 5 14 External Dimensions

Weight

EliteBook 6 G1i 13" weighs 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs), whereas the OmniBook 5 14 weighs 1.35 kg (2.98 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13"

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP OmniBook 5 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13"

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP OmniBook 5 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP OmniBook 5 14 is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" vs HP OmniBook 5 14 : Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 225U Intel Core Ultra 5 235U Intel Core Ultra 7 255U Intel Core Ultra 7 265U	Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)
Base Frequency	1.5 GHz	2.98 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.8 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (4-	8
Number of Threads	14	8
L3 Cache	12 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	4 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" and HP OmniBook 5 14 .

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 225U,Intel Core Ultra 5 235U,Intel Core Ultra 7 255U,Intel Core Ultra 7 265U

HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13" Compare

Laptops with: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc iGPU (4-Cores)	Adreno X1-45
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	280 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2000 MHz	1107 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	14 W	30 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	2 TFLOPS	2.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Memory Speed	5.6 Gbps	8.45 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	512	1024
TMUs	32	48
ROPs	16	24

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" has a FLOPS value of 2 TFLOPS whereas the HP OmniBook 5 14 ' has a FLOPS value of 2.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP OmniBook 5 14 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 24GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 24GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	8448 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	64 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The OmniBook 5 14 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the EliteBook 6 G1i 13"'s RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13"	HP OmniBook 5 14"
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	⚠ Can run slowly on CPU with enough RAM and good iGPU.	⚠ Can run slowly on CPU with enough RAM and good iGPU.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	48 Wh 56 Wh	59 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W
Cable Length	1 meters

On the other hand, the OmniBook 5 14 features a higher battery capacity of 59 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the EliteBook 6 G1i 13"'s 48 Wh.

Battery Comparison

HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13"

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP OmniBook 5 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the EliteBook 6 G1i 13" provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the OmniBook 5 14 's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" vs HP OmniBook 5 14 : Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" and HP OmniBook 5 14 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. EliteBook 6 G1i 13" has a display size of 13.3".On the other hand, OmniBook 5 14 has a larger14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the EliteBook 6 G1i 13" is 513cm² / 80inch² whereas the OmniBook 5 14 's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the EliteBook 6 G1i 13" features a higher pixel density with 170 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13"

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP OmniBook 5 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
Both EliteBook 6 G1i 13" and OmniBook 5 14 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both EliteBook 6 G1i 13" and OmniBook 5 14 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13"

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

HP OmniBook 5 14

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13" vs HP OmniBook 5 14 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
EliteBook 6 G1i 13" features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to OmniBook 5 14 (v6E).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both EliteBook 6 G1i 13" and OmniBook 5 14 have USB-A ports. EliteBook 6 G1i 13" has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while OmniBook 5 14 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both EliteBook 6 G1i 13" and OmniBook 5 14 feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
EliteBook 6 G1i 13" is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. OmniBook 5 14 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
EliteBook 6 G1i 13" features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. OmniBook 5 14 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither EliteBook 6 G1i 13" nor OmniBook 5 14 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both EliteBook 6 G1i 13" and OmniBook 5 14 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No