HP EliteBook 8 G1i AI | Intel Ultra 5 225U | 16 GB | 512 GB | 16″ WUXGA Touch | Wi-Fi 7 & 5G | W11 Pro — Available Now at 7stores.au

Overview — Seamless 16-inch AI Mobility for Data-Driven Professionals

The HP EliteBook 8 G1i AI delivers desktop-grade power, iron-clad security and carbon-smart engineering in a portable 16-inch chassis. Propelled by an Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225U (12 cores, 14 threads, up to 4.8 GHz) with integrated Intel® AI Boost NPU and Intel® Arc™ graphics, this notebook accelerates Microsoft 365 Copilot, Adobe Firefly and real-time analytics while extending battery life. A generous 16 GB DDR5-5600 (dual SODIMM) and 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD blaze through multi-tab research, 4K media edits and virtual machines without bottlenecks.

The expansive 16-inch WUXGA (1920 × 1200) multitouch IPS panel provides 11 % more vertical space than FHD, features Low-Blue-Light backlighting and 62.5 % sRGB colour, making it perfect for complex dashboards and creative storyboards. A sturdy yet lightweight Glacier-Silver aluminium enclosure (from 1.69 kg) meets MIL-STD-810H endurance, while ENERGY STAR® and TCO certifications prove sustainability commitments.

Connectivity is future-proofed with Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200, Bluetooth 5.4 and optional 5G WWAN. Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, extra USB-C 10 Gb/s and HDMI 2.1 unleash uninterrupted collaboration on any desk or airline seat. HP Wolf Security, Sure Start Gen 8 self-healing BIOS and HP Tamper Lock protect firmware, OS and hardware—backed by a 3/3/3 Next-Business-Day On-Site warranty from Australia’s trusted IT marketplace 7stores.au.

Why Buy — Five Stand-Out Advantages

AI-Optimised Silicon – Intel® NPU off-loads generative AI and background processing to free CPU/GPU cycles and extend runtime.
Touch & Pen Versatility – 16″ multitouch panel enables natural sketching, annotation and pinch-zoom manoeuvres on detailed schematics.
Enterprise-Class Collaboration – 5 MP IR AI webcam, Poly Studio dual speakers and AI noise suppression deliver studio-grade video calls anywhere.
Robust I/O & Wireless – Dual Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 7 and 5G ensure zero bottlenecks for data scientists, architects and financial modellers.
Eco-Conscious, Low-Risk Fleet Choice – 25 % PCR plastics, 80 % recycled metal and 100 % responsibly sourced packaging meet ESG targets while HP Wolf Security slashes breach risk and downtime.

In-Depth Performance Commentary

The Core Ultra 5 225U’s tri-engine design dynamically delegates scalar code to CPU cores, pixel-heavy workloads to Intel® Arc™ EUs and AI inference to the dedicated NPU—driving up to 40 % lower power draw versus prior generations. Coupled with a 62 Wh Long-Life battery and 65 W USB-C fast-charge (50 % in 30 minutes), the EliteBook 8 G1i powers coast-to-coast flights without reaching for an outlet.

A spill-resistant, back-lit HP Premium Keyboard with numeric keypad boosts spreadsheet speed, while an oversized glass clickpad supports precision gestures. HP Sure Platform sensors constantly monitor tamper events, and HP Manageability Integration Kit lets IT image and patch fleets effortlessly. Ordering through 7stores.au adds rapid fulfilment, asset tagging and flexible finance—transforming procurement into a strategic advantage.

Specifications

CPU: Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225U (12 C / 14 T, up to 4.8 GHz, 12 MB L3)
AI / GPU: Intel® AI Boost NPU + Intel® Arc™ integrated graphics
Memory: 16 GB DDR5-5600 (2 × 8 GB, dual channel)
Storage: 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
Display: 16″ WUXGA (1920 × 1200) IPS, Touch, 300 nits, 62.5 % sRGB, Low-Blue-Light, anti-glare
Collaboration: 5 MP IR AI camera • Poly Studio stereo speakers • dual mics
Wireless: Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2 × 2) • Bluetooth 5.4 • optional 5G WWAN
Ports: 2 × Thunderbolt 4 • 1 × USB-C 10 Gb/s • 1 × USB-A 5 Gb/s (powered) • 1 × HDMI 2.1 • 1 × 3.5 mm combo
Security: TPM 2.0 • HP Wolf Security • Sure Start Gen 8 BIOS • HP Tamper Lock • IR Windows Hello
Battery / Power: 62 Wh Li-ion • 65 W USB-C fast-charge
Dimensions / Weight: 35.94 × 25.10 × 1.09–1.70 cm • from 1.69 kg
Eco Labels: ENERGY STAR®, EPEAT Gold, TCO Certified, low-halogen
Warranty: 3-Year Parts / Labour / On-Site (3/3/3) — extendable via HP Care Pack