Remember the Commodore 64? HP’s bringing that vibe back with a modern twist. The HP EliteBoard G1a crams a full Copilot+ AI PC into a keyboard form factor. This thing won a CES 2026 Innovation Award, and it’s easy to see why. Weighing just 750g and measuring 12mm thick, it packs desktop power without the desk clutter.
The HP EliteBoard G1a runs on AMD Ryzen AI 300-series processors with over 50 TOPS NPU for local AI tasks. You get up to a Ryzen AI 7 350 Pro CPU, integrated Radeon 800M graphics, up to 64GB DDR5 RAM, and 2TB SSD storage. All of this fits inside a scissor-switch keyboard with built-in fans, dual mics, and stereo speakers. There’s even an optional 35Wh battery for about 3.5 hours unplugged.
Setup is dead simple. Connect the HP EliteBoard G1a via single USB-C to any monitor. It supports dual 4K daisy-chain displays. Pair the included wireless mouse and you’re set. User-replaceable RAM and SSD make it IT-friendly for businesses. HP Wolf Security defends against quantum threats and firmware attacks. The device earned EPEAT Gold certification with recycled plastics.
Perfect for Hybrid Workers and Hot-Desking
This shrinks your entire setup to keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Perfect for hot-desking or travel situations. You can plug into a hotel TV for work without lugging a laptop around. Copilot AI handles local tasks like summaries fast without cloud lag. The minimalist vibe clears desk space for notes or coffee.
HP pairs the HP EliteBoard G1a with its new Series 7 Pro 4K monitor. The 31.5-inch display features Neo:LED IPS Black technology with 120Hz refresh rate and 2700:1 contrast. It covers 99%+ Adobe RGB and P3 color spaces via Thunderbolt 4 connection. Ideal for pro color work.
The device looks like a plain keyboard, which works great for shared desks. Admins love the easy upgrades, secure tethering, and zero screen bulk. It’s ideal for call centers or secure kiosks. The optional battery plus HP Smart Sense auto-tunes power and cooling based on workload.
The HP EliteBoard G1a launches in March 2026 on HP’s website. Pricing isn’t announced yet, but expect premium business rates. This signals a shift toward portable “desktops” over bulky all-in-ones. You can mix it with any display and peripherals for a truly modular future desk setup.
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