HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" vs HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Comparison

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HP ZBook Fury G1i 16"

16 inches | March 2025

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16 inches | May 2022

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HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" vs HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ZBook Fury G1i 16" and ZBook Fury 16 G9, two laptops by HP. HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" was introduced to market in March 2025 and HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 was launched in May 2022. As you can see, ZBook Fury 16 G9 is 3 years older than ZBook Fury G1i 16". Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" and HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" Key Specs

Launched in March 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)
16GB Ram
359 x 249 x 27 mm (14.13 x 9.8 x 1.06 inches)
Weight: 2.43 kg (5.36 lbs)

HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Key Specs

Launched in May 2022
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12600HX
GPU: Radeon RX 6600M 8GB
16GB Ram
363 x 250.6 x 27.75 mm (14.29 x 9.87 x 1.09 inches)
Weight: 2.44 kg (5.38 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ZBook Fury G1i 16" and ZBook Fury 16 G9 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" over HP ZBook Fury 16 G9

Weight	2.43 kg vs 2.44 kg	0.0099999999999998 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83% vs ~81.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	7.2 mm vs 9.2 mm	2 mm thinner bezels
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Flexible cable positions
Max Total RAM	192 GB vs 128 GB	Higher RAM potential
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time

Reasons to choose HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 over HP ZBook Fury G1i 16"

Max Brightness	1000 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	11.4 TFLOPS vs 1.5 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Display Port	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 and HP ZBook Fury G1i 16"

Launch Dates	March 2025 vs May 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR5	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v5 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 and HP ZBook Fury G1i 16"

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" vs HP ZBook Fury 16 G9: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" and the HP ZBook Fury 16 G9.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.43 kg (5.36 lbs)	2.44 kg (5.38 lbs)
Surface Area	894 cm2 (138.5 inches2)	910 cm2 (141 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83%	~81.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.2 mm	~9.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Silver

Comparison of the HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" and the HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 External Dimensions

Weight

ZBook Fury G1i 16" weighs 2.43 kg (5.36 lbs), whereas the ZBook Fury 16 G9 weighs 2.44 kg (5.38 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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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 ZBook Fury G1i 16" is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 is 0.15 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
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" vs HP ZBook Fury 16 G9: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX	Intel Core i5 12600HX Intel Core i7 12800HX Intel Core i7 12850HX Intel Core i9 12900HX
Base Frequency	3.1 GHz	2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.1 GHz	4.6 GHz
Number of Cores	14 (6P + 8E)	12
Number of Threads	14	16
L3 Cache	24 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	10 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 ZBook Fury G1i 16" and HP ZBook Fury 16 G9.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12600HX

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)	Radeon RX 6600M 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	400 MHz	1489 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1900 MHz	2416 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	100 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1.5 TFLOPS	11.4 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	DDR5	GDDR6
Memory Speed	5.6 Gbps	~16 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	384	1792
TMUs	24	112
ROPs	12	64

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 ZBook Fury G1i 16" has a FLOPS value of 1.5 TFLOPS whereas the HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 ' has a FLOPS value of 11.4 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB 192GB	16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	192 GB	128 GB
Total Slots	4	4

Both laptops, the ZBook Fury G1i 16" and the ZBook Fury 16 G9, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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 ZBook Fury G1i 16"	HP ZBook Fury 16 G9
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (NPU - 13 TOPS)	Intel Core i5 12600HX
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)	Radeon RX 6600M 8GB
Memory	16 GB	16 GB ; 8 GB VRAM
Available for LLM total	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)	~19.3 GB (6.5 GB VRAM 12.8 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Runs Smoothly fits in your 8 GB VRAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Runs Well fits in your 8 GB VRAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 8 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

HP ZBook Fury G1i 16"|HP ZBook Fury 16 G9

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

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	99 Wh	95 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	150 / 200 / 280 W	150 / 200 / 230 W
Cable Length	1 meters

Moreover, the ZBook Fury G1i 16" boasts a larger battery capacity of 99 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the ZBook Fury 16 G9's95 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 12 TB, the ZBook Fury G1i 16" provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the ZBook Fury 16 G9's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB, 12 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	4	4
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

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 ZBook Fury G1i 16" vs HP ZBook Fury 16 G9: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" and HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 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. Both ZBook Fury G1i 16" and ZBook Fury 16 G9 screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the ZBook Fury G1i 16" is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the ZBook Fury 16 G9's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both ZBook Fury G1i 16" and ZBook Fury 16 G9 feature the same pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
Both ZBook Fury G1i 16" and ZBook Fury 16 G9 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The ZBook Fury 16 G9 offers a higher maximum brightness of 1000 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

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HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" vs HP ZBook Fury 16 G9 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ZBook Fury G1i 16" features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to ZBook Fury 16 G9 (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 ZBook Fury G1i 16" and ZBook Fury 16 G9 have USB-A ports. ZBook Fury G1i 16" has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ZBook Fury 16 G9 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ZBook Fury G1i 16" and ZBook Fury 16 G9 have USB Type-C ports. ZBook Fury G1i 16" has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while ZBook Fury 16 G9 has 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
Both ZBook Fury G1i 16" and ZBook Fury 16 G9 feature Thunderbolt ports. ZBook Fury G1i 16" has Thunderbolt 5, while ZBook Fury 16 G9 has Thunderbolt 4.

HDMI
Both ZBook Fury G1i 16" and ZBook Fury 16 G9 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

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
Both ZBook Fury G1i 16" and ZBook Fury 16 G9 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both ZBook Fury G1i 16" and ZBook Fury 16 G9 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: v6.2)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 5	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	1x v2.0
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes