HP Updates Business Laptops with AMD Gorgon and Intel Processors

Key Takeaways

1. HP has launched the EliteBook 6 series and the EliteBook G2q while phasing out the EliteBook 8 G1.
2. The EliteBook 8 G2a features AMD’s Gorgon Point platform, while the EliteBook 8 G2i is expected to have Panther Lake processors.
3. The EliteBook 8 G2i offers more size options and configurations compared to the AMD version.
4. Display options for the new models include up to 2.5K resolution and 120 Hz VRR, with both IPS and OLED available.
5. Storage options for the EliteBook 8 G2 models range from 256 GB to 1 TB, with sales set to begin in April and pricing yet to be announced.

HP has updated its EliteBook lineup with new laptops and desktops. They have launched the EliteBook 6 series, and the EliteBook G2q is also part of the refresh. Furthermore, the company has phased out the EliteBook 8 G1, previously equipped with AMD Strix Point, Intel Arrow Lake-U, and Intel Lunar Lake processors, which is currently priced at $2,039 on Amazon.

Processor Details

At this moment, HP is keeping hush-hush about the processors used in the EliteBook 8 G2a and EliteBook 8 G2i. It appears that the EliteBook 8 G2a incorporates AMD’s Gorgon Point platform, offering only slight advances in performance or efficiency compared to Strix Point. In contrast, the EliteBook 8 G2i is expected to feature Panther Lake processors, with HP hinting at unconfirmed Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 SKUs.

Size and Variants

The EliteBook 8 G2i is available in a greater variety of sizes than the AMD version. HP has launched the EliteBook 8 G2a and EliteBook 8 G2i in several configurations:

All variants can be customized with various display options, reaching up to 2.5K and 120 Hz VRR for the 14-inch and 16-inch models. HP has stated that both IPS and OLED displays will be available at launch. Further distinctions include soldered LPDD5X-8533 RAM for certain SKUs and user-upgradeable DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 RAM for others.

Storage and Availability

Every EliteBook 8 G2 model should also offer storage configurations ranging from 256 GB to 1 TB. Currently, HP plans to start selling the EliteBook 8 G2a and EliteBook 8 G2i in April. However, the pricing details are still not disclosed at this point.