HP has rolled out another AI-powered PC, the EliteBook Ultra, featuring the Snapdragon X Elite chipset. This article delves into the specs and features of the HP EliteBook Ultra G1q. For details on the OmniBook X, click here.
HP EliteBook Ultra G1q Specifications and Features:
The laptop sports an "atmospheric blue" hue, measuring 14.22mm in thickness and weighing 1.349kg. It includes a 14" 2.2K (2240 x 1400) IPS touchscreen with an anti-glare finish. The display reaches a brightness of 300 nits, offers 100% sRGB coverage, and has Low Blue Light certification. It also features a backlit full-size keyboard with HP Imagepad, color-coordinated with the laptop.
Performance-wise, this model is driven by the Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 chipset. It integrates 12-Qualcomm Oryon CPU cores that can achieve speeds up to 3.4GHz, an Adreno GPU (3.8 TFLOPS), and Qualcomm’s Hexagon NPU for AI functionalities. The energy-efficient chipset allows for lightweight designs with minimal heat dissipation requirements.
AI Capabilities and Memory
Thanks to its AI abilities, the laptop offers features like background blur and virtual backgrounds for video calls, along with temporal noise reduction. It comes with 16GB of LPDDR5X-8400MHz soldered memory and options for either 512GB or 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD storage.
Audio and Battery
The EliteBook Ultra G1q is equipped with four stereo speakers and dual microphones supported by Poly Studio. It also includes a 5MP webcam for video conferencing. The laptop is powered by a 59 Whr battery and includes a 65W Type-C fast charger.
Connectivity Ports
For wired connectivity, the laptop includes:
- 1 x USB Type-C (40Gbps)
- 1 x USB Type-C (10Gbps)
- 1 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen1
- 3.5mm audio port (headphone/mic combo)
Pricing and Availability
The 512GB storage variant of the EliteBook Ultra G1q is now available for pre-order on HP’s website, priced at $1699 (roughly 12,300 Yuan).
