HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 Core Ultra 7-255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, DOS (AP6K2AV) – A Business Laptop You Configure Your Way
The HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 (AP6K2AV) is a 14-inch business laptop that leaves the key choices to you. It ships with DOS instead of a pre-installed Windows licence, so you can load Windows 11 Pro under an existing volume licence, Ubuntu or another Linux distribution without paying for an operating system twice. In addition, HP gives it two accessible SO-DIMM slots, with 16GB DDR5 installed in one slot and support for up to 64GB, plus a standard M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD you can replace later. As a result, the same laptop can start as a lean office machine and grow into a developer or analyst workstation.
At its core, the Intel Core Ultra 7-255U processor delivers 12 cores, 14 threads and turbo speeds up to 5.2GHz, alongside an Intel AI Boost NPU for on-device AI tasks. Meanwhile, the 512GB SSD and a 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) display with a 16:10 aspect ratio keep code, spreadsheets and documents easy to work with. HP’s 62Wh Long Life battery carries a rating of up to 16 hours 45 minutes in its best configuration, and HP Fast Charge reaches about 50% in 30 minutes. Furthermore, two Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1, a USB-C 10Gbps port, USB-A and HDMI 2.1 connect docks and monitors at a Kilimani co-working space or a Mombasa branch office.
Key Features
In short, this HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 stands out in five areas:
- DOS pre-installed – install Windows under your own licence or a Linux distribution of your choice.
- Upgradable DDR5 memory – 16GB in one of two SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 64GB.
- Intel Core Ultra 7-255U – 12 cores and 14 threads up to 5.2GHz with an Intel AI Boost NPU.
- 62Wh Long Life battery – rated up to 16 hours 45 minutes, with 50% fast charge in 30 minutes.
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1 – single-cable docking and, additionally, multi-monitor support.
Technical Specifications
Specifically, the table below details every core specification of the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14-inch Notebook AI PC |
| Part Number | AP6K2AV (configure-to-order base) |
| Operating System | DOS (no Windows licence included) |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U (Core Ultra Series 2, up to 5.2GHz, 12MB L3 cache, 12 cores, 14 threads) |
| AI Engine | Intel AI Boost NPU (integrated) |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| Memory | 16GB DDR5-5600 (1 x 16GB); 2 SO-DIMM slots, accessible, up to 64GB |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Display | 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 16:10, IPS, anti-glare* |
| Keyboard | HP Premium spill-resistant, backlit keyboard |
| Camera | 5MP camera with IR (Windows Hello) and AI presence detection* |
| Audio | Audio by Poly Studio, dual stereo speakers with discrete amplifiers, dual array microphones |
| Security | Fingerprint reader, HP Tamper Lock, TPM; OS-level security features require a full operating system* |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (card varies by configuration)* |
| Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C 40Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1 x USB Type-C 10Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x USB Type-A 5Gbps (powered), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x headphone/microphone combo; smart card reader, RJ-45 and nano SIM optional* |
| Battery | HP Long Life 3-cell, 62Wh Li-ion polymer |
| Battery Life | Up to 16 hours 45 minutes (HP rated, best configuration) |
| Fast Charge | Approximately 50% in 30 minutes |
| Power Adapter | 65W USB Type-C adapter |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 31.56 x 22.2 x 1.17–1.24cm |
| Weight | Starting at approx. 1.39kg |
| Colour | Glacier Silver |
Who This Laptop Is Best Suited For
As a result of this combination of specs, three types of users benefit most:
- Software developers and data engineers who prefer Linux and, therefore, value a DOS laptop with room to grow to 32GB or 64GB of RAM.
- SMEs, NGOs and institutions with volume Windows licences that want EliteBook hardware without paying for a second OS licence.
- IT resellers and system integrators who configure memory, storage and software to each client’s specification before delivery.
For fixed office or reception workstations, however, a desktop may suit better; browse our range of HP Desktops to complete your setup.
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