Review HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 · Core Ultra 7 265U
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 · Core Ultra 7 265U
Intel Core Ultra 7 265U · Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) · 16GB LPDDR5x · 512GB SSD · 13.3″ 1920×1200 IPS 60Hz · 1.437 kg
Super efficient Arrow Lake-U – comfortable keyboard, great battery life (~13.5h),
well-calibrated IPS display, plenty of USB-C ports.
Limited to 1200p IPS 60Hz, very warm under load, SSD may throttle.
Excellent business convertible – but lacks OLED or high-refresh options.
Display – 13.3″ IPS · 1920×1200 · 60Hz · 96.4% sRGB
Panel: Chi Mei CMN13E4 – 13.3″ 1920×1200, IPS, matte, 60Hz, 10-point touch, pen support.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~390 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 1445:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 96.4% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 70.7% |
| Display P3 coverage | 68.9% |
| Response time (B/W) | 28.7 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 49.3 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte (Gorilla Glass 7) |
- Well-calibrated colors (ΔE < 2)
- Good brightness and contrast
- Slow response times – ghosting noticeable
- Limited to 1200p IPS – no OLED or high refresh
Panel FRU: Chi Mei CMN13E4 (13.3″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, matte, touch)
Processor – Intel Core Ultra 7 265U · 12c/14t · Arrow Lake-U
- Model: Intel Core Ultra 7 265U – 2× P-Core, 8× E-Core, 2× Low-Power E-Core
- Boost: 5.3 GHz (P-core)
- TDP: 58 W PL2 / 24 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~10,623 pts
- Great performance-per-watt
CPU FRU: Intel Core Ultra 7 265U (Arrow Lake-U, soldered BGA)
Graphics – Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) · light gaming only
- Model: Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~2,010 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~12 fps
- Weaker than Arc 140T or Radeon 800M/900M
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 2,010 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 4,671 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 6,658 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~12 fps |
| Baldur's Gate 3 (FHD Low) | ~18 fps |
Graphics performance is limited – not for gaming.
GPU FRU: Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) (integrated, soldered)
Memory – 16GB LPDDR5x · Soldered
- Capacity: 16 GB LPDDR5x (soldered)
- Not upgradeable
RAM is soldered – no upgrades possible.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5x 16GB (soldered, no replacement)
Storage – 512GB Samsung PM9A1 · M.2 2280 · upgradeable
- Drive: Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ – 512 GB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~6,763 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~4,469 MB/s
- M.2 2280 slot – upgradeable
- May throttle under sustained load
SSD FRU: Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~13.5 hours · 62 Wh
- Capacity: 62 Wh
- WiFi surfing: ~13.5 hours
- Excellent battery life
Battery FRU: 62 Wh (internal) – serviceable
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C
Chassis & Connectivity – Metal · 3× USB-C · Thunderbolt 4
- Materials: Metal chassis
- Weight: 1.437 kg (3.17 lbs)
- Dimensions: 301.8 × 215.2 × 15.5 mm
- Left: HDMI 2.1, 2× USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (DP 2.1 + PD), 3.5mm audio, SmartCard (optional)
- Right: USB-C 3.2 Gen1 (10 Gbps, DP 1.4 + PD), USB-A (5 Gbps), Nano-SIM slot (optional)
- 3× USB-C ports
- Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201)
WLAN FRU: Intel BE201 (Wi-Fi 7) – M.2 2230, replaceable
Serviceability – RAM soldered · M.2 replaceable · easy access
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 2280 – upgradeable |
| RAM | ❌ No | LPDDR5x soldered |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | M.2 2230 – replaceable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 62 Wh – internal but replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
Bottom panel requires Phillips screwdriver – easy servicing.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U (Arrow Lake-U, soldered) |
| GPU | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) (integrated, soldered) |
| RAM | LPDDR5x 16GB (soldered) |
| SSD | Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | Chi Mei CMN13E4 (13.3″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, matte, touch) |
| WLAN | Intel BE201 (Wi-Fi 7) – M.2 2230 |
| Battery | 62 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W USB-C |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUUltra 7 265U – great efficiency
Battery~13.5h – excellent runtime
Display96% sRGB – well-calibrated
KeyboardComfortable – best in class
GPUWeak – not for gaming
Value~$3600 – premium business device
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Well-calibrated colors (>95% sRGB)
- Comfortable typing with large clickpad
- Relatively fast for size category
- Efficient CPU with great performance-per-watt
- Plenty of USB-C ports
Weaknesses
- Cannot decouple Sure View from 800-nit configs
- Stylus pen is narrow and difficult to grip
- Very warm temperatures under load
- Limited to 1200p IPS only
- SSD may throttle
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the efficiency and battery life – Arrow Lake-U is a major step up.
• Limited display options (1200p IPS only) – no OLED or high-refresh.
• Runs very warm under load – ensure proper ventilation.
• Excellent keyboard and clickpad – great for business users.
• RAM is soldered – configure with enough RAM upfront.
• Highlight the efficiency and battery life – Arrow Lake-U is a major step up.
• Limited display options (1200p IPS only) – no OLED or high-refresh.
• Runs very warm under load – ensure proper ventilation.
• Excellent keyboard and clickpad – great for business users.
• RAM is soldered – configure with enough RAM upfront.