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HP ZBook Ultra 14" G1a

82.3 Best Value Score
14" AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 380 16GB RAM 1024GB SSD AMD Radeon 8040S Graphics
Why we recommend this

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 processor with integrated Radeon 8040S graphics and a 14-inch 2880x1800 OLED 120Hz touchscreen delivering 400 nits and 100% DCI-P3 coverage sets this workstation apart for AI-accelerated tasks. At just 1.57kg, it combines a 74Wh battery and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity for all-day portability without sacrificing the vibrant OLED panel. This laptop is best for video editors and AI practitioners who need to run local large language models while benefiting from a color-accurate, high-refresh display.

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Price CA$2,242
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HP EliteBook 14" Ultra G1i

77.6 Best Value Score
14" Intel Core Ultra 7 268V 32GB RAM 512GB SSD Intel Arc Graphics
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The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V chip with 48 TOPS NPU delivers local AI processing in a 1.19kg chassis, paired with a sharp 2880x1800 120Hz OLED display covering 100% DCI-P3. Its premium build includes quad speakers, a 5MP IR camera, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity for modern workflows. This notebook is best for mobile knowledge workers who need on-device Copilot+ AI acceleration and a color-accurate screen for presentations and data analysis.

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HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i

77.6 Best Value Score
14" Intel Core Ultra 7 258V 32GB RAM 512GB SSD Intel Arc Graphics 140V
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HP EliteBook X 14" G1i

75.7 Best Value Score
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Weighing just 1.2kg with a 68Wh battery, the HP EliteBook X G1i pairs an Intel Core Ultra 7 268V processor and 32GB LPDDR5X RAM for AI-ready multitasking. Its 14-inch touchscreen covers 100% sRGB, while Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7 ensure fast connectivity—though its integrated Intel Arc 140V graphics limit gaming to 21.7/100. This laptop is best for mobile professionals who need a lightweight, secure Windows 11 Pro machine for office work and AI-assisted productivity.

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HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 16" 16-AS0043DX Eclipse Gray 2025

72.9 Best Value Score
16" Intel Core Ultra 9 288V 32GB RAM 2048GB SSD Intel Arc Graphics 140V
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HP EliteBook X Flip 14" G1i

65.6 Best Value Score
14" Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Intel Arc 130V
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HP OMEN 16"

62.9 Best Value Score
16" Intel Core 7 240H 32GB RAM 1024GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
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HP ZBook Studio 16" G11 2024

57.5 Best Value Score
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56.5 Best Value Score
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55.7 Best Value Score
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HP 17-CN500 17.3" 17-CN500 Moonlight Blue 2025

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44.8 Best Value Score
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HP Pavilion Gaming 15.6" 15-dk0041nr Black 2019

37.2 Best Value Score
15.6" Intel Core i5 9300H 12GB RAM 256GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
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