Razer Blade 18 (2026) vs HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13" Comparison

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vs HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13" Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Blade 18 (2026) and EliteBook 8 G2i 13", two laptops from Razer and HP. was introduced to market in January and HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13" was launched in March 2026. As you can see, Blade 18 (2026) is 56 years older than EliteBook 8 G2i 13". Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Blade 18 (2026) and EliteBook 8 G2i 13" are members of HP's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Razer Series History

		Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
	Razer Blade 16 2026	March 2026	16.0"	355 x 250.5 x 14.9-17.4 mm	2.14 kg (4.72 lbs)
	Razer Blade 14 2025	May 2025	14.0"	310.7 x 224.3 x 15.8-16.2 mm	1.63 kg (3.59 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of and HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13" before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs

Launched in January 1970
" Mini LED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB
32GB Ram
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Weight: 3.2 kg (7.06 lbs)

HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13" Key Specs

Launched in March 2026
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 322
GPU: Intel Xe3 Graphics (2-Core)
16GB Ram
301.8 x 214.9 x 15.5 mm (11.88 x 8.46 x 0.61 inches)
Weight: 1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Blade 18 (2026) and EliteBook 8 G2i 13" compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Razer Blade 18 2026 over HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13"

Weight	kg vs 1.31 kg	1.31 kg lighter
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Dedicated GPU unit
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Flexible cable positions
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light

Reasons to choose HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13" over Razer Blade 18 2026

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.1% vs ~85.3%	Larger screen area ratio
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Bluetooth	v6.0 vs v5.4	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity

Common Strengths of HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13" and Razer Blade 18 2026

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	DDR5 vs LPDDR5X	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

Common Weaknesses of HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13" and Razer Blade 18 2026

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

vs HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13": Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the and the HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13".

Physical Specs
Weight	3.2 kg (7.06 lbs)	1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)
Surface Area	1101 cm2 (170.7 inches2)	649 cm2 (100.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~85.3%	~79.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.1 mm	~7.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Silver

Comparison of the and the HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13" External Dimensions

Weight

Blade 18 (2026) weighs 3.2 kg (7.06 lbs), whereas the EliteBook 8 G2i 13" weighs 1.31 kg (2.89 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

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HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13"

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Thickness Comparison

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HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13"

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

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 is kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13" 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
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

vs HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13": Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	Intel Core Ultra 5 322 Intel Core Ultra 5 332 Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Intel Core Ultra 5 335 Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Intel Core Ultra 7 365 Intel Core Ultra 7 366H
Base Frequency	2.7 GHz	2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	24 (8P + 16E)	6 (2P + 4E)
Number of Threads	24	6
L3 Cache	36 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Intel Xe3 Graphics (2-Core)
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	2 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 and HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13".

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

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 322

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24GB	Intel Xe3 Graphics (2-Core)
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	175 W	25 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	37.4 TFLOPS	1.20 TFLOPS
Memory Size	12 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR7	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	192 bit
Memory Speed	~28 Gbps	8.53 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	5888	256
TMUs	184	16
ROPs	80	8

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. has a FLOPS value of 37.4 TFLOPS whereas the HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13" ' has a FLOPS value of 1.2 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	32GB 64GB 128GB	16GB 24GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x16 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	8533 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	128 GB
Total Slots	2

With a larger RAM capacity of 32 GB, the Blade 18 (2026) offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the EliteBook 8 G2i 13"'s RAM capacity of 16 GB.

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BATTERY

BATTERY	99 Wh	62 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	400 W	65 / 100 W

In addition, the EliteBook 8 G2i 13" features a battery capacity of 62 Wh.

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 8 TB, the Blade 18 (2026) provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the EliteBook 8 G2i 13"'s max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 5.0 (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.

vs HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13": Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the and HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13" 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. Blade 18 (2026) has a display size of ".On the other hand, EliteBook 8 G2i 13" has a larger13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Blade 18 (2026) is 0cm² / 0inch² whereas the EliteBook 8 G2i 13"'s total usable screen area is 513cm² / 80inch².

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13"

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

vs HP EliteBook 8 G2i 13" Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both Blade 18 (2026) and EliteBook 8 G2i 13" support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

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 Blade 18 (2026) and EliteBook 8 G2i 13" have USB-A ports. Blade 18 (2026) has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while EliteBook 8 G2i 13" has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Blade 18 (2026) and EliteBook 8 G2i 13" 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
Both Blade 18 (2026) and EliteBook 8 G2i 13" feature Thunderbolt ports. Blade 18 (2026) has Thunderbolt 5, while EliteBook 8 G2i 13" has Thunderbolt 4.

HDMI
Both Blade 18 (2026) and EliteBook 8 G2i 13" 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
Blade 18 (2026) is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. EliteBook 8 G2i 13" does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Blade 18 (2026) and EliteBook 8 G2i 13" 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	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.4	v6.0
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x 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	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No