HP at CES 2026 — HP Drives the Next Chapter of Intelligent Work

Rhea-AI Summary

HP (NYSE: HPQ) unveiled the HP EliteBook X G2 Series at CES 2026, a portfolio of Copilot+ business laptops focused on AI-driven productivity, enterprise security, and ultra-mobile design.

Key specs include processor choice across AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm; the EliteBook X G2q with up to 85 TOPS NPU; G2i with up to 50 NPU TOPS and 180 platform TOPS; G2a up to 55 TOPS NPU; sub-1 kg G2i design; EPEAT 2.0 Gold registration; hardware-enforced, quantum-resistant security; HP Smart Sense real-time tuning; and a top-mount design reducing keyboard replacement time by up to 80%.

Availability: select G2i and Flip G2i configs in February 2026, and other models expected Spring 2026; pricing to be announced closer to availability.

Positive

• G2q up to 85 TOPS NPU performance
• G2i up to 50 NPU TOPS and 180 platform TOPS
• Ultra-light G2i design under 1 kg
• Top-mount design cuts keyboard replacement time by up to 80%

Negative

• Pricing not disclosed; pricing will be provided closer to availability
• Staggered availability: some configurations in February 2026, others in Spring 2026

News Market Reaction

+2.26%

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+2.26% News Effect

On the day this news was published, HPQ gained 2.26%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Desk-based workers: 62% Healthy work relationship: 20% EliteBook X G2i weight: <1 kg +5 more

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Desk-based workers 62% Report that expectations at work have risen over the past year

Healthy work relationship 20% Desk-based workers reporting a healthy relationship with work

EliteBook X G2i weight <1 kg Ultra-thin design of HP EliteBook X G2i

NPU performance 85 TOPS EliteBook X G2q NPU performance for concurrent AI apps

Intel NPU TOPS 50 NPU TOPS EliteBook X G2i with Intel Core Ultra Series 3

Platform TOPS 180 platform TOPS EliteBook X G2i total AI performance

AMD NPU performance 55 TOPS EliteBook X G2a with latest AMD Ryzen AI processor

Keyboard service time 80% Reduction in keyboard replacement time via new top-mount design

Market Reality Check

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Technical Trading below 200‑day MA, with price $21.66 vs 200‑day MA $25.94.

Peers on Argus

HPQ fell 2.08% while key hardware peers PSTG, SMCI, WDC, STX, and LOGI also trad...

HPQ fell 2.08% while key hardware peers PSTG, SMCI, WDC, STX, and LOGI also traded lower between about 0.8–5%, pointing to broader hardware weakness but without strong momentum scanner confirmation.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Nov 25 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 25	Full-year results	Neutral	-0.3%	Fiscal 2025 results with modest revenue growth and EPS declines plus savings plan.
Nov 18	Strategic partnership	Positive	-0.7%	Partnership to integrate Aceso patient platform with HP | Poly video devices.
Nov 04	Earnings date notice	Neutral	+2.7%	Announcement of schedule and webcast for Q4 and full‑year 2025 earnings.
Oct 14	Gaming products launch	Positive	+4.3%	Launch of OMEN 16 LoL laptop and OMEN 25 monitor with high‑end specs.
Oct 02	AI work solutions	Positive	-0.8%	Suite of 14 AI‑powered innovations to support the future of work.

Pattern Detected

Recent HP news, including AI/product launches and partnerships, has produced mixed 1‑day price reactions, with both gains and declines following ostensibly positive announcements.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, HP reported fiscal 2025 results with net revenue of $55.3B and announced a restructuring plan targeting about $1B gross run‑rate savings by fiscal 2028. It has highlighted AI‑driven products, from OMEN gaming gear to a broad future‑of‑work portfolio. The CES 2026 EliteBook X G2 AI PCs continue this AI‑centric strategy, extending earlier workplace and device innovations into premium business laptops.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement showcases HP’s EliteBook X G2 Series as a flagship AI‑driven business laptop line,...

Analysis

This announcement showcases HP’s EliteBook X G2 Series as a flagship AI‑driven business laptop line, with up to 85 TOPS NPU performance, under 1 kg designs, and EPEAT 2.0 Gold registration. It extends HP’s recent AI and future‑of‑work initiatives. Investors may watch uptake of these Copilot+ PCs, how they influence premium PC mix, and any follow‑up commentary in future earnings updates.

Key Terms

copilot+ pcs, epeat 2.0, tandem oled, quantum-resistant security

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copilot+ pcs technical

"These Copilot+ PCs combine future-ready AI performance, all-day power..."

Copilot+ PCs are personal computers sold with a built-in, premium AI assistant and related cloud services preinstalled or bundled as part of the device offering. For investors this matters because the combination of hardware plus subscription-like AI features can drive higher upfront prices, ongoing revenue from service subscriptions, and stronger customer lock-in—similar to buying a phone that comes with a paid app ecosystem already attached.

epeat 2.0 technical

"As an EPEAT 2.0 Gold Registered Product, the EliteBook X G2 Series underscores..."

EPEAT 2.0 is an updated set of environmental standards and a registration program for electronic products that rates items on factors like energy use, material choice, repairability and end-of-life recycling. Think of it like an eco-label or energy sticker for computers and phones that governments and large buyers use to choose greener products. For investors, EPEAT 2.0 can influence sales, procurement eligibility, regulatory compliance and reputation risk for companies that make or sell electronics.

tandem oled technical

"vivid 3K Tandem OLED display options that brilliantly bring your creations to life"

Tandem OLED is a display design that stacks two or more light-emitting layers on top of each other so the screen can be brighter, last longer and use power more efficiently than a single layer. For investors, it matters because the technology can make products more appealing and durable but also raises manufacturing complexity, yield risk and cost, which affect margins, supplier choice and competitive advantage.

quantum-resistant security technical

"Protects mission-critical productivity with hardware-enforced, quantum-resistant security..."

Encryption and other protective measures designed to remain secure even if powerful quantum computers can break today’s codes. Think of it as replacing a house lock with one a new kind of master key can’t open; for investors, quantum-resistant security matters because it protects customer data, transaction integrity and intellectual property, reduces regulatory and remediation costs, and preserves a company’s trust and competitive value as computing power advances.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Award-winning HP EliteBook X G2 Series is the platform of the future for AI-driven work

News Highlights:

• Offers multitasking professionals the fastest mobile local AI performanceⁱ or modern leaders all day battery lifeⁱⁱ at less than 1 kgⁱⁱⁱ
• Adapts to individual workstyles with built-in AI intelligently optimizing performance in real time to keep work flowing
• Protects mission-critical productivity with hardware-enforced, quantum-resistant security so leaders remain resilient wherever they work
• Elevates purposeful design and a no-compromise experience with multiple processor, color, and form factor options to choose from

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) introduced the HP EliteBook X G2 Series, the next generation of premium business laptops built for leaders shaping the future of work in the AI era and a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree. Designed for professionals who expect emerging technology to unlock real productivity, the EliteBook X G2 portfolio delivers future-ready AI performance, enterprise-grade security, and ultra-mobile design to make intelligent work feel intuitive. As part of HP’s broader EliteBook X portfolio, created for every kind of leader, the G2 Series delivers devices tailored to diverse workstyles and performance needs.

Modern leaders are under increasing pressure, with HP’s latest Work Relationship Index revealing that 62 percent of desk-based workers say expectations have risen over the past year—yet only 20 percent feel they have a healthy relationship with work.^iv As demands increase, people are pushing their devices harder and turning to AI to keep up, while still expecting more power with zero trade-offs, with battery life and speed remaining the top features for users.

“Professionals are being asked to manage an expanding set of responsibilities—new tools, growing volumes of data, and now AI—without any extra time,” said Guayente Sanmartin, Senior Vice President and Division President, Commercial Systems & Displays Solutions at HP Inc. “HP’s Work Relationship Index shows expectations are rising faster than fulfillment, and workers need technology that lightens that load with devices built for AI-driven workflows. The EliteBook X G2 Series brings AI experiences that adapt to individual workstyles, security that protects by default, and ultra-light mobility without trade-offs so leaders stay effective from anywhere.”

The HP EliteBook X G2 Series accelerates the shift to intelligent work, built for leaders who need mobility without compromise. These Copilot+ PCs combine future-ready AI performance, all-day power, unmatched serviceability,^v and enterprise-grade security — all in a sleek, light package that elevates the work experience wherever it takes place. As an EPEAT 2.0 Gold Registered Product, the EliteBook X G2 Series underscores HP’s commitment to sustainability while delivering top-tier performance.

For the first time, HP is enabling customer choice for its portfolio with AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm processor options all on the same platform. Additionally, customers can choose from Glacier Silver, Atmospheric Blue, and Eclipse Gray color options. All features and colorways will be widely available across configurations.

• Power through demanding AI workloads with the HP EliteBook X G2q, the world’s first business notebook with up to 85 TOPS NPU^{i vi} performance for processing and running concurrent AI apps, powered by up to the latest Snapdragon^® X2 Elite processor.^vii The portfolio also features the HP EliteBook X G2i, equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors^viii for graphically demanding AI apps, including up to 50 NPU TOPS and up to 180 platform TOPS. ^vi For significantly faster AI performance,^ix the HP EliteBook X G2a is loaded with up to 55 TOPS NPU^vi and the latest AMD Ryzen™ AI processor.^x
• Adapt instantly and work smarter with HP Smart Sense^xi dynamically tuning power, thermals, and system settings in real time. Flexible creation, collaboration, and presenting are unlocked with the EliteBook X Flip G2i in laptop, tent, tablet, or stand modes with an optional garaged pen.^xii
• Stay resilient against emerging threats with quantum-resistant protection^xiii below, in, and above the OS through hardware-enforced HP Wolf Security for Business^{xiv xv} — delivering enterprise-grade security even when offline and on the move.
• Work light, go far, and recover fast with the HP EliteBook X G2i ultra-thin design — weighing under 1 kg.ⁱⁱⁱ Design and mobility work together on this device with all day battery lifeⁱⁱ and vivid 3K Tandem OLED display options that brilliantly bring your creations to life.
• Enjoy peace of mind and reduce IT burden with a PC designed from the ground up to be highly serviceable and reliable, including a new top-mount design that reduces keyboard replacement time by up to 80 percent^xvi — enabling IT to renew, repair, and redeploy devices while ensuring fast turnaround time for business continuity.

Pricing and Availability^xvii

• The HP EliteBook X G2a Next Gen AI PC is expected to be available on HP.com in the Spring. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.  
• The HP EliteBook X G2i Next Gen AI PC is expected to be available on HP.com in February for select configurations. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.
• The HP EliteBook X Flip G2i Next Gen AI PC is expected to be available on HP.com in February for select configurations. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.
• The HP EliteBook X G2q Next Gen AI PC is expected to be available on HP.com in the Spring. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.

For more information about HP at CES 2026 and additional HP news at the show, please visit the HP Press Center or HP.com. If you are a member of the press, a registered CES attendee, and interested in meeting with HP in person, contact mediarelations@hp.com to schedule a media tour.

About HP
HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) is a global technology leader redefining the Future of Work. Operating in more than 180 countries, HP delivers innovative and AI-powered devices, software, services and subscriptions that drive business growth and professional fulfillment. For more information, please visit: HP.com.

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ⁱ Based on HP’s internal analysis of publicly available business-class notebooks as of January 2026. With the inclusion of a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of delivering up to 85 trillion of Operations Per Second (TOPS) for AI acceleration, enabling concurrent AI workloads. Performance and AI workload concurrency depend on system configuration, software optimization, and usage conditions.
ⁱⁱ Based on HP internal battery life testing resulting in up to 29 hours of battery life. The test used continuous FHD video playback, at 150 nits brightness, system audio level at 20%, player audio level at 100%, played full screen from local storage, no headphone attached, wireless on and connected. Actual battery life will vary depending on configuration and maximum capacity will naturally decrease with time and usage. Tested on the HP EliteBook X G2i with Ultra 7 268, 32GB, Win 11 Pro, 512 GB, 14" LCD 400 nits, Wi-Fi 7, 5MP camera, 4 speakers, 68W.
ⁱⁱⁱ Under 1kg configuration starting weight does not include the power adapter. Configuration requirements include the 14-inch diagonal, 3K (2880 x 1800), 120Hz (VRR), UWVA, Anti-Glare, OLED+ Low Blue Light, 500 nits, DCI-P3 100%, OLED Panel , 24GB/32GB LPDDR5x-8533MT/s, onboard,  HP Premium Lattice Less Titanium Spill-resistant Backlit Keyboard, HP Clickpad, Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 (2x2)42 and Bluetooth® 6 wireless card, vPro; Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 (2x2) and Bluetooth® 6 wireless card, non-vPro processor, dual speaker configuration, and , HP Long Life 3-cell, 56Whr battery. 
^iv HP 2025 Work Relationship Index.
^v Based on HP’s internal analysis of ultra-premium business notebooks as of January 2026 “Unmatched serviceability” refers to the ability to replace keyboard without specialized tools or disassembly of the full chassis. HP EliteBook X G2 series features a modular design and top-mount keyboard replacement in under 10 minutes.
^vi Features and software that require a NPU may require software purchase, subscription or enablement by a software or platform provider, and third party software may have specific configuration or compatibility requirements. Potential NPU inferencing performance varies by use, configuration, and other factors.
^vii Multi-core is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. Qualcomm’s numbering is not a measurement of clock speed. 
^viii Multicore is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. Intel’s numbering, branding and/or naming is not a measurement of higher performance. 
^ix Significantly faster AI Performance refers to performance metrics achieved by the EliteBook G2a configured with latest AMD Ryzen™ AI processors compared to other AMD-powered business laptops in similar form factors and categories. Performance results are derived from industry-standard benchmarks and HP’s internal test suites measuring productivity, AI workloads, and multi-core performance. Actual performance may vary depending on system configuration, software optimization, and usage conditions.
^x Multi-core is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. AMD’s numbering is not a measurement of clock speed. 
^xi Smart Sense requires the HP app and Windows 11 OS. Features may vary by platform.
^xii The HP Nested Pen is an optional feature that must be configured at time of purchase and is only available on select EliteBook Flip touchscreen PC configurations. ​
^xiii A quantum-resistant cryptographic scheme designed to protect UEFI BIOS firmware from potential quantum computer-based attacks as of August 2024. Protection is enabled through HP Sure Start and HP Endpoint Security Controller, which utilizes a hybrid post-quantum cryptographic signature scheme (RSA + LMS/HSS).
^xiv ​HP Wolf Security for Business requires Windows 10 and higher, includes various HP security features and is available on HP Pro, Elite, Workstation, and RPOS products. See product details for included security features and OS requirements.
^xv HP Wolf Security for Business is available on the HP EliteBook X G2a Next Gen AI PC, HP EliteBook X G2i Next Gen AI PC, and HP EliteBook X Flip G2i Next Gen AI PC.
^xvi Based on HP internal testing as of December 2025, comparing the HP EliteBook X G2i to the HP EliteBook X G1i under controlled conditions. Keyboard replacement on the EliteBook X G2i (with a top-mounted keyboard design) was completed on average in approximately 10 minutes, versus about 50 minutes on the EliteBook X G1i (which required removal of the chassis and internal components) up to 80% faster under identical service conditions. Actual replacement times may vary depending on the technician’s experience, tools available, and specific system configuration.
^xvii Pricing and availability subject to change without notice.

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FAQ

What are the AI performance specs for the HP EliteBook X G2q (HPQ)?

The EliteBook X G2q offers up to 85 TOPS NPU performance for local AI workloads.

When will HP EliteBook X G2i models (HPQ) be available and where?

Select EliteBook X G2i configurations are expected on HP.com in February 2026 with wider availability in Spring 2026.

How light is the HP EliteBook X G2i (HPQ) and what battery claim does it make?

The EliteBook X G2i weighs under 1 kg and is described as offering all-day battery life (manufacturer claim).

Which processors can I choose for HP EliteBook X G2 series (HPQ)?

Customers can choose AMD, Intel, or Qualcomm processor options across the EliteBook X G2 portfolio.

Does the HP EliteBook X G2 series include enterprise security features (HPQ)?

Yes; the series includes hardware-enforced, quantum-resistant protections and HP Wolf Security for Business.

What sustainability credential does the HP EliteBook X G2 series have (HPQ)?

The EliteBook X G2 series is registered as an EPEAT 2.0 Gold product.