– HP EliteBoard G1a keeps the Raspberry Pi 400/500 form factor but is significantly more powerful, broadening its PC-like capabilities.
– After a limited March rollout, the G1a is now available in North America (Canada and the US); Europe launch date remains unconfirmed.
– Pricing and SKUs vary: Canada CAD 2,609 (Ryzen AI 5 Pro 340, 24 GB RAM, 512 GB); US retailers show roughly $1,534–$2,269 (Ryzen AI 5 Pro 340 or 7 Pro 360; 16–24 GB RAM; 256–512 GB storage); all include a 3-year warranty and Wolf Pro Security.
– Key sale channels include HP’s US/Canada listings, B&H Photo Video, and Amazon.
The EliteBoard G1a has taken a few months to come to market. To recap, HP presented its keyboard-cum-PC in January during CES 2026. While the EliteBoard G1a maintains the form factor of the Raspberry Pi 400 or Raspberry Pi 500, HP’s offering is considerably more powerfull than Raspberry Pi’s existing alternatives.
Initially, the company claimed that it would begin selling the device in March. However, that was only the case in select markets. As we covered at the time, HP only listed the EliteBoard G1a in Hong Kong and Japan. That has now changed though, with the device’s release across North America.
Market Availability
Currently HP is selling the EliteBoard G1a in Canada for CAD 2,609 with an AMD Ryzen AI 5 Pro 340 chipset, 24 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. By contrast, the US has received seven SKUs with the following specifications:
All these SKUs come with a 3-year warranty and Wolf Pro Security included. Moreover, B&H Photo Video is selling three SKUs, priced between $1,539 and $2,269 with the Ryzen AI 5 Pro 340 and Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360, respectively. Similarly, the EliteBoard G1a currently starts at $1,534 with the Ryzen AI 5 Pro 340, 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.
Pricing Snapshot
Meanwhile, HP is yet to confirm when the EliteBoard G1a will reach other markets like Europe, despite showcasing the device across its German and UK websites. In the meantime, please see our detailed review for full details and impressions of HP’s unusual PC.