HP EliteBook X G1a 14 AI

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Reviews for the HP EliteBook X G1a 14 AI

78% HP Elitebook X G1a review: Fast and portable, but lacks endurance
Source: PC World
The HP Elitebook X1 G1a is a solid premium business laptop that sits between thin-and-light business laptops, like the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, and more focused workstations or creative professionals, like the Asus ProArt PX13. It’s not quite as portable as the former or as powerful as the latter, but offers a good compromise between the two extremes. Like most premium business laptops, the Elitebook X1 G1a will struggle to reach a wider audience, as it’s priced similarly to consumer laptops with more powerful hardware. HP says it’s meant for “business leaders,” and the Elitebook X1 G1a’s performance and design will hit the mark with that demographic.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 78%

80% HP EliteBook X G1a 14 AI review: I don’t think I could go back to another business laptop
Source: Laptop Mag
HP delivers an expensive business laptop, but the EliteBook G1a 14 AI is the definition of premium. I love the way this laptop feels thanks to its sturdy aluminum chassis, alongside a robust lid, deck, and hinges while staying light and thin. Beyond that, its speakers are powerful and its 2K webcam is crisp. It’s far from a perfect laptop, however, as I would have liked a slightly more colorful and brighter display considering its price point. And while this is just personal preference, its keys are far too squishy. For a fantastic alternative, the MSI Summit 13 AI+ Evo A2VM is $1,599 yet is similarly excellent for business. Otherwise, the HP EliteBook X G1a 14 AI is a great machine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/02/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%

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AMD Radeon 890M: The most powerful AMD iGPU as of mid 2024. It features 16 RDNA 3.5 architecture CUs (1024 unified shaders) running at up to 2,900 MHz. On average, the 890M finds itself very close to the GTX 1650 Laptop making it possible to play 2024 AAA games at 1080p with most settings set to Low.

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14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

HP: Founded in 1939, the US company is a major server and printer manufacturer and one of the leading IT companies in the world. Until 2015, the company was called Hewlett-Packard Company. After a split, the computer division was renamed HP Inc.

In 2023, HP had an approximate market share of 22% of global PC sales, making it number 2 after Lenovo.

82.23%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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