HP Introduces The HP EliteBook X G2 Series, The Next Generation Of Premium Business Laptops Built For Leaders Shaping The Future Of Work In The AI Era

oday, HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) introduced the HP EliteBook X G2 Series, the next generation of premium business laptops built for leaders shaping the future of work in the AI era and a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree. Designed for professionals who expect emerging technology to unlock real productivity, the EliteBook X G2 portfolio delivers future-ready AI performance, enterprise-grade security, and ultra-mobile design to make intelligent work feel intuitive. As part of HP's broader EliteBook X portfolio, created for every kind of leader, the G2 Series delivers devices tailored to diverse workstyles and performance needs.

Modern leaders are under increasing pressure, with HP's latest Work Relationship Index revealing that 62 percent of desk-based workers say expectations have risen over the past year—yet only 20 percent feel they have a healthy relationship with work.iv As demands increase, people are pushing their devices harder and turning to AI to keep up, while still expecting more power with zero trade-offs, with battery life and speed remaining the top features for users.

"Professionals are being asked to manage an expanding set of responsibilities—new tools, growing volumes of data, and now AI—without any extra time," said Guayente Sanmartin, Senior Vice President and Division President, Commercial Systems & Displays Solutions at HP Inc. "HP's Work Relationship Index shows expectations are rising faster than fulfillment, and workers need technology that lightens that load with devices built for AI-driven workflows. The EliteBook X G2 Series brings AI experiences that adapt to individual workstyles, security that protects by default, and ultra-light mobility without trade-offs so leaders stay effective from anywhere."

The HP EliteBook X G2 Series accelerates the shift to intelligent work, built for leaders who need mobility without compromise. These Copilot+ PCs combine future-ready AI performance, all-day power, unmatched serviceability,v and enterprise-grade security — all in a sleek, light package that elevates the work experience wherever it takes place. As an EPEAT 2.0 Gold Registered Product, the EliteBook X G2 Series underscores HP's commitment to sustainability while delivering top-tier performance.

For the first time, HP is enabling customer choice for its portfolio with AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm processor options all on the same platform. Additionally, customers can choose from Glacier Silver, Atmospheric Blue, and Eclipse Gray color options. All features and colorways will be widely available across configurations.

• Power through demanding AI workloads with the HP EliteBook X G2q, the world's first business notebook with up to 85 TOPS NPUi vi performance for processing and running concurrent AI apps, powered by up to the latest Snapdragon® X2 Elite processor.vii The portfolio also features the HP EliteBook X G2i, equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processorsviii for graphically demanding AI apps, including up to 50 NPU TOPS and up to 180 platform TOPS. vi For significantly faster AI performance,ix the HP EliteBook X G2a is loaded with up to 55 TOPS NPUvi and the latest AMD Ryzen™ AI processor.x
• Adapt instantly and work smarter with HP Smart Sensexi dynamically tuning power, thermals, and system settings in real time. Flexible creation, collaboration, and presenting are unlocked with the EliteBook X Flip G2i in laptop, tent, tablet, or stand modes with an optional garaged pen.xii
• Stay resilient against emerging threats with quantum-resistant protectionxiii below, in, and above the OS through hardware-enforced HP Wolf Security for Businessxiv xv — delivering enterprise-grade security even when offline and on the move.
• Work light, go far, and recover fast with the HP EliteBook X G2i ultra-thin design — weighing under 1 kg.iii Design and mobility work together on this device with all day battery lifeii and vivid 3K Tandem OLED display options that brilliantly bring your creations to life.
• Enjoy peace of mind and reduce IT burden with a PC designed from the ground up to be highly serviceable and reliable, including a new top-mount design that reduces keyboard replacement time by up to 80 percentxvi — enabling IT to renew, repair, and redeploy devices while ensuring fast turnaround time for business continuity.

Pricing and Availabilityxvii

• The HP EliteBook X G2a Next Gen AI PC is expected to be available on HP.com in the Spring. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.  
• The HP EliteBook X G2i Next Gen AI PC is expected to be available on HP.com in February for select configurations. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.
• The HP EliteBook X Flip G2i Next Gen AI PC is expected to be available on HP.com in February for select configurations. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.
• The HP EliteBook X G2q Next Gen AI PC is expected to be available on HP.com in the Spring. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.