HP EliteBook 13.3" 6 G1i 2025
Its 12-core Intel Core Ultra 5 235U processor integrates an NPU for AI-accelerated workflows, paired with Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. Despite a light 1.30kg design, it includes HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB-A ports alongside enterprise-grade security like a fingerprint sensor and IR camera. Best for mobile business professionals needing AI-enhanced video conferencing and manageability in a compact 13.3-inch chassis.
About This Laptop
Its 12-core Intel Core Ultra 5 235U processor integrates an NPU for AI-accelerated workflows, paired with Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. Despite a light 1.30kg design, it includes HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB-A ports alongside enterprise-grade security like a fingerprint sensor and IR camera. Best for mobile business professionals needing AI-enhanced video conferencing and manageability in a compact 13.3-inch chassis.
- CPU Intel Core Ultra 5 235U
- RAM 16 GB
- Storage 512 GB
- Screen 13.3" 1920x1200
- GPU Intel Arc Graphics
- OS Windows 11 Pro
- Weight kg 1.3
- Battery wh 56
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong port (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong compact (93th percentile) 93th
Cons
- Below average reliability (32th percentile) 32th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 235U |
| Cores | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| Type | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Physical
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.9 lbs |
| Battery | 56 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | HP EliteBook 13.3" 6 G1i | Apple MacBook Pro M5 | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302 | Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 235U | Apple M5 | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 32 | 128 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 4096 | 1024 | 1024 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Screen | 13.3" 1920x1200 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 13.4" 2560x1600 | 16" 2560x1600 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 14" 2880x1800 |
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple (10-Core) | AMD Radeon 8060S | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc | Intel Arc |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Battery (Wh) | 56 | 72 | 70 | 99 | - | 15 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Screen | Compact | Storage | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP EliteBook 13.3" 6 G1i | 55.9 | 64 | 62.4 | 92.5 | 54.3 | 92.5 | 53.7 | 31.7 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M5 Compare | 81.6 | 18.4 | 81.4 | 80.7 | 99.1 | 69.9 | 98.7 | 96.1 |
| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302 Compare | 95.1 | 79.8 | 99.9 | 78.6 | 89.5 | 92.9 | 81.5 | 58.2 |
| Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Compare | 96.6 | 89.7 | 90.6 | 98 | 94.6 | 8.4 | 81.5 | 78.5 |
| MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare | 63.7 | 64 | 81.4 | 83.8 | 90.2 | 95.4 | 73.8 | 58.2 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Compare | 66.9 | 64 | 81.4 | 68 | 93.5 | 85.3 | 73.8 | 78.5 |
Usage Scores
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