HP has launched the EliteBook Ultra G1q 2.2K laptop, a business-class alternative to the OmniBook X. Although it retails for $550 more than the OmniBook X, the EliteBook Ultra G1q Copilot+ PC doesn’t stand out from its OmniBook counterpart.
HP has updated its EliteBook lineup with the EliteBook Ultra G1q, now the flagship model in its commercial series. HP equips the computer with AI powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 and a 59Wh (3-cell) battery. The EliteBook Ultra G1q also features a 14-inch 2.2K IPS display with 300 nits of brightness.
However, HP is installing Windows 11 Pro by default and packs a Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 modem that supports Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, compared to the MediaTek equivalents inside the OmniBook X. Surprisingly, this decision leaves the EliteBook Ultra G1q running on older connectivity standards than the OmniBook X, which has Bluetooth 5.3/Wi-Fi 6E or Bluetooth 5.4/Wi-Fi 7 modems.
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Equipped with 16GB of LPDDR5x memory and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD, this device ensures smooth multitasking and fast loading of demanding applications. The 2.2K resolution (2240 x 1400) touchscreen delivers vibrant visuals and allows for intuitive scrolling through content. With Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) support, a 5MP IR webcam, dual microphones, and stereo speakers, you can enjoy clear video calls with teammates and clients.
Price and release date
The HP EliteBook Ultra G1q 2.2K laptop is priced at $1,542.95 on Amazon.com. Meanwhile, it is listed at $1,599 on Newegg.com, and furthermore, it costs $1,699 on Bhphotovideo.com. Additionally, the laptop is available for £1,841.32 on Amazon.co.uk.
HP EliteBook Ultra G1q specifications
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100, 12-Core: Up to 3.4 GHz, 42 MB L3 Cache
- GPU: Adreno
- Memory: 16 GB 8533 MHz LPDDR5x
- SSD: 1x 512 GB / M.2 NVMe SSD 2280 (PCIe 4.0)
- Display: 14-inch IPS panel, 2.2K (2240 x 1400) Touchscreen, 16:10, Antireflective Coating, Brightness 300 cd/m2, 100% sRGB, 60 Hz Refresh Rate
- Ports: 1x USB-C (USB4) / Supports Video Alt Mode and Power Delivery, 1x USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz) with MU-MIMO Support (2 x 2), Bluetooth 5.3
- Audio: 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone, 2x Speakers, 2x Microphones
- Webcam: 5 MP
- Keyboard & Mouse: Built-In Chiclet-Style Keyboard with Backlight / TouchPad
- Battery: 3-Cell: 59 Wh
- Security: Dedicated Hardware TPM Security Chip, Facial Recognition
- Dimensions: 312.67 x 223.27 x 11.18 mm
- Weight: 2.97 lb / 1.35 kg
