HP updates its EliteBook series and launches new AI workstations.

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      The latest devices are designed for local AI workloads and contemporary hybrid working environments.

      HP has introduced a new range of EliteBook laptops and Z-series workstations, clearly signaling that the focus is now on AI. During the HP Imagine 2026 event, the company launched devices such as the EliteBook 6 G2q and revamped ZBook mobile workstations.

      These new devices are created to manage local AI tasks, accommodate hybrid work, and provide enterprise-level security. This goes beyond mere specification upgrades; it signifies a shift towards integrating AI as a fundamental element of everyday computing.

      What’s new with the EliteBook series?

      The standout model is the EliteBook 6 G2q, which HP is marketing as a next-generation AI computer. It features Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Plus processors, offering up to 85 TOPS of NPU performance, allowing for rapid on-device AI operations without heavy dependence on cloud computing.

      HP states that this laptop caters to mobile professionals and office workers by providing robust performance, extended battery life, seamless connectivity, and a lightweight design. It also includes enterprise security options such as HP Wolf Pro Security and physical intrusion detection to safeguard confidential information. In essence, it’s a business laptop designed to conduct more processing on the device itself.

      What’s new with the workstations?

      HP is enhancing performance with its revamped ZBook mobile workstations. Models like the ZBook X G2i and ZBook 8 series are engineered for demanding AI workloads, creative projects, and complex simulations, available in configurations featuring AMD and Intel processors, scalable memory, and both integrated and separate graphics. The central theme is flexibility, allowing these high-powered machines to manage intense workloads while remaining portable enough for hybrid work scenarios.

      Moreover, HP is not only advancing hardware; it’s also incorporating a layer of intelligence with HP IQ, an AI platform meant to connect devices and workflows. When combined with NearSense, it enables devices to communicate smoothly, facilitating instant file sharing and streamlined cross-device collaboration without leaning on cloud services. For users, this translates to a transition towards AI-centric computing that occurs directly on the device, resulting in faster, more private, and reliable operations.

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