Real-level workstation performance, scaled up.
The 16″ U5‑225H configuration delivers massive visual real estate and AI-capable precision in HP’s sleekest workstation yet.
 
Rare Features
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 225H (U5‑225H) — multicore, high-frequency performance with integrated NPU for generative and AI acceleration built in
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16 GB DDR5 RAM, 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD — ultra-responsive multitasking, fast project loads, and ample working storage
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16.0″ WUXGA (1920 × 1200) Touchscreen with IR camera — perfect for annotation, pen input, gestures, and secure face login
 
Why It Matters
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Visual workspace & accuracy: A bigger screen means fewer cluttered windows and sharper interaction — ideal for CAD, video editing, and analysis workflows.
AI-edge architecture: With NPU hardware acceleration in the Core Ultra 5 chipset, you're set for AI-assisted coding, creative tools, or Copilot workflows.
Certified pro-grade performance: Ships with ISV compatibility for design, engineering, and analytics applications—enterprise-ready.
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Seamless integration for modern teams: Full touchscreen with IR webcam offers intuitive, secure login, fast collaboration, and natural gestural control.
 
Perfect For
Creative and hard-yards professionals working with top, reliable, productivity and collaboration needs, visual content, tighter timelines, and collaborative annotation
Engineers and CAD users needing more display space and high compute density
Data analysts, AI/ML developers working edge-first or in the field
C‑suite executives and road-warriors wanting workstation-level durability at a manageable weight and incredible pricing
 
HP ZBOOK 8 G1i 16″ Touch (U5‑225H) is an all-round winnder with a 16‑inch AI-ready mobile workstation combining a vivid touchscreen, secure biometric logins, ISV-certified pro reliability, and integrated edge‑compute capabilities—in a chassis you can take anywhere.