Key Takeaways
1. HP has launched new EliteBook laptops (G2q and G2x) with enhanced security features and optional 5G connectivity, targeting businesses and small enterprises.
2. Both models feature a 14-inch display with various configurations, including WUXGA OLED and LCD options, with peak brightness up to 800 nits and a 3K OLED model available.
3. The EliteBook X G2q is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite chips, while the G2x uses AMD’s Ryzen AI Pro processors, both supporting up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB SSD storage.
4. Both laptops come with a 56 Wh battery (upgradeable to 68 Wh) and include a variety of I/O options such as USB-C, HDMI, and audio jack, with the G2a featuring Thunderbolt 4.0 ports.
5. Additional features include a 5 MP camera, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, and color options in Glacial Silver and Atmospheric Blue, with availability planned for Spring 2026.
HP has unveiled several new EliteBook laptops aimed at businesses and small enterprises. The EliteBook X G2q and G2x come with enhanced security features provided by AMD’s Ryzen Pro and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X platforms, along with an optional 5G modem to ensure seamless connectivity. As their designations suggest, the G2q is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite chip, while the G2x utilizes AMD’s latest Ryzen AI Pro 400 Gorgon Point processors.
Display Options and Configurations
Both the EliteBook X G2q and G2x sport a 14-inch display and offer various configurations, including a WUXGA (1920 x 1200) OLED screen that boasts a peak brightness of 300 nits and covers 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Alternatively, users can opt for an LCD panel featuring 400 nits brightness with 100% sRGB gamut coverage.
For those seeking touchscreen capabilities, there are choices between a 500-nit and an 800-nit display, both maintaining the same resolution. Additionally, a 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED model is available, offering a 120 Hz refresh rate, variable-refresh-rate (VRR) features, and a peak brightness of 500 nits. There’s also a tandem OLED display with similar specifications but with 700 nits brightness.
Processor and Storage Options
The EliteBook X G2q can be set up with a Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100 featuring 18 CPU cores, a Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-80-100 with 12 CPU cores, or an unspecified Snapdragon X Plus model with 6 CPU cores. All configurations include an Adreno iGPU and can support up to 64 GB of LPDDR5x-9600 RAM along with a 2 TB PCIe Gen4/Gen5 NVMe SSD.
On the other hand, the EliteBook X G2a provides four CPU options: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470, Ryzen AI 7 Pro 450, Ryzen AI 5 Pro 440, and Ryzen AI 5 435. Notably, discrete GPUs are not an option, so users will rely on the Radeon iGPU. Each configuration can support up to 64 GB of DDR5-8533 RAM, although the Ryzen AI 5 435 with 64 GB RAM limits the speed to 8,000 MT/s. Storage also caps at a 2 TB PCIe Gen4/Gen5 NVMe SSD.
Battery and I/O Features
Both the EliteBook X G2q and G2x are equipped with a 56 Wh battery, which is upgradeable to 68 Wh if needed. They come standard with a 65 Watt charger, which can be replaced with a 100 Watt charger. The I/O options are nearly the same for both models, featuring one 10 Gbps USB-C port with power delivery and DisplayPort, one 5 Gbps USB-A port, one HDMI 2.1 port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Nonetheless, the G2q includes one USB 4.0 port, while the G2a boasts two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, marking it as one of the first AMD laptops to adopt the Thunderbolt standard.
Additional features comprise a 5 MP camera, Bluetooth 5.4, and Wi-Fi 7 capabilities. It’s important to note that the EliteBook X G2q utilizes Qualcomm’s FastConnect 7800 Wi-Fi 7 radio, whereas the G2a is equipped with MediaTek’s MT7925 adapter. Both laptops come in Glacial Silver and Atmospheric Blue color options, with availability set for Spring 2026, and HP is expected to announce the pricing closer to the launch date.