At this year’s HP Elevate event, the spotlight wasn’t just on incremental upgrades — it was on a clear shift toward AI-native hardware designed to power more intelligent, connected, and secure digital workflows across industries.
From ultra-light AI PCs and modular computing concepts to next-generation printing systems, HP’s latest lineup signals how deeply hardware is being re-engineered for an era defined by automation, mobility, and data-driven decision-making.
AI-first computing takes center stage
Leading the announcements was the new HP EliteBook X G2i, a business laptop built for AI-powered productivity from the ground up. Weighing under 1 kilogram, the device is designed for professionals who now work across hybrid and cloud-based environments where performance and portability matter equally.
Beyond its lightweight design, the EliteBook integrates local AI capabilities, enhanced security architecture, and adaptive performance features aimed at streamlining everyday workflows. HP is positioning it not just as a work device, but as an intelligent endpoint for the modern enterprise.
A key highlight is its focus on usability and mobility—featuring 5G connectivity, improved input systems, and serviceability improvements that extend device lifecycle in enterprise environments.
A radical rethink of personal computing form factors
One of the more unconventional innovations unveiled was the EliteBoard G1a, a full PC built directly into a keyboard form factor.
This compact design removes traditional chassis constraints, enabling a highly portable computing setup without sacrificing processing power. Inside, it runs on AMD’s Ryzen PRO AI platform with dedicated AI compute capabilities, underscoring HP’s push toward edge-based intelligence rather than cloud-dependent workflows.
The concept reflects a broader industry direction: computing is becoming less about fixed devices and more about flexible, always-available access points.
Consumer devices built for AI workloads
On the consumer side, HP introduced its refreshed Omnibook lineup, spanning entry-level to premium models designed for productivity, content creation, and lightweight AI tasks.
Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen AI processors, the new devices are optimized for on-device AI features such as task automation, content assistance, and system optimization. Improvements in battery efficiency and portability further reinforce HP’s positioning of laptops as always-on productivity tools rather than occasional-use machines.The company unveiled their newest lineup of their popular Omnibook laptops. From the essential-minded Omnibook 3 to the top-tier Omnibook Ultra, this line of laptops covers every segment of the market, depending on a consumer’s use case and budget.
The new generation of Omnibook laptops has features that can get a person’s job done, including content creation, productivity, and even automating tasks with AI. All of the laptops in the lineup include either an Intel Core Ultra 300 (Intel Core 300 for Omnibooks 3 and 5) or AMD Ryzen AI series CPUs.
Battery life figures for the new generation of Omnibooks contain up to 70wh of battery, which can last for up to 22.75 hours. They also include a 65W USB Type-C Mini Wall Charger, which has been miniaturized so it could fit into one’s pocket.
Much like its business-grade counterpart, the top-tier line of Omnibooks include either a clamshell (Omnibook Ultra) or a flip form factor (Omnibook X Flip 14). They are also built for endurance, as these passed the MIL-STD 810H certification.
Powering the future of play with HyperX
Gamers are not left out in the dust during the conference, as HP brings exciting news in their HyperX brand.
HyperX is a gaming brand which was previously owned by Kingston Technology Company. In 2021, HP acquired the brand for $425 million, now merging with the company’s other gaming brands like Victus and Omen.
This year, HP unveiled the newest entry in their HyperX line of gaming laptops – the HyperX OMEN 15, which is placed in-between the OMEN 14 and 16. The 15 is marketed as a mid-range option in the lineup.
The HyperX OMEN 15 features a unique cooling system called the OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro that helps in maintaining the temperature of the laptop and avoiding thermal throttling.
Its GPU can be configured up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile, and its CPU up to the Intel Core i9-14900K processor, for optimal gaming performance.
The laptop can be overclocked manually by using its Unleashed Mode, to maximize gaming performance. It is expected to draw out around 300W of power, with the new compact 460W GaN charger.
HP also unveiled its integration of AI to the gaming space with OMEN AI. This is an application and agent that promises to help maximize performance with minimal hassle. The program supports one-click performance tweaks, system and game settings, and self-learning and auto-adjustment based on usage. Currently, 10 games are supported by OMEN AI, with many more to come.
Next-gen printer solutions
HP has been a major contributing player in the printing industry. In 1984, the company introduced the LaserJet, the world’s first desktop laser printer.
This year, the company unveiled a new generation of their LaserJet Pro printers, with numerous improvements from the previous models.
The new HP LaserJet Pro 4000/4100 brings major improvements over the previous generation. These include 12.5 to 14% faster print speed, 34.7% faster scan speed, 39% faster FPOT (first print out time), 16% smaller size, improvements to its user interface, and finally the integration of HP AI.
HP Wolf Security will be integrated in the company’s printers, enabling high-performance security within the platform. In addition, the new generation of HP printers are set to be the world’s first printers to defend against quantum computer attacks.
In addition to the new LaserJet Pro series, the company unveiled the LaserJet Enterprise 5000/6000 Monochrome for the enterprise market.
