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HP EliteBook X G1a 14 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC IDS Base Model

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Key features

  • 1 USB Type-C® 10Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 2.1)
  • 1 HDMI 2.1
  • 1 stereo headphone/microphone combo jack
  • 1 USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate (powered)
  •  At least 20% post-consumer recycled plastic
  • Ocean-bound plastic in speaker enclosure(s)
  • At least 35% recycled metal
  • Low halogen

Technical specifications

Product

Product type Laptops
Product brand name HP
UNSPSC code 43211503

Display

Display size (diagonal) 35.6 cm (14")
Maximum resolution 2880 x 1800
Screen size (in) 14

Camera and audio

Audio Audio by Poly Studio, quad stereo speakers with discrete amplifiers, integrated dual array microphones

Keyboard and input

Keyboard color Soft gray

Ports

Ports 1 USB Type-C® 10Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 2.1); 1 HDMI 2.1; 1 stereo headphone/microphone combo jack; 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 with USB Type-C® 40Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 2.1); 1 USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate (powered)
Ports note Cables are not included.

Software

Software included Buy Microsoft Office (sold separately)

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Copyright notice © Copyright 2026 HP Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Physical

Dimensions (W x D x H) 31.22 x 21.46 x 0.92 cm (front); 31.22 x 21.46 x 1.31 cm (rear)
Weight (kg) 1.49

Sustainability

Environmental certification ENERGY STAR® certified; EPEAT® registered; TCO Certified
EPEAT registered EPEAT registered configurations available
Sustainability specifications At least 20% post-consumer recycled plastic; Ocean-bound plastic in speaker enclosure(s); At least 35% recycled metal; Low halogen; Molded paper pulp cushion and folded corrugated cushion inside box are made of 100% recycled or certified sources; Outside box and corrugated cushions are made of 100% recycled or certified sources
Energy Usage CO2e (kg) 52.44
End of Life CO2e (kg) 0.584
Production CO2e (kg) 126.539
Total CO2e (kg) 179.582
Transportation CO2e (kg) 0.019

Warranty and service

Manufacturer Warranty 1-year warranty and 90 day software limited warranty options depending on country. Batteries have a default one year limited warranty. On-site service and extended coverage is also available. HP Care Pack Services are optional extended service contracts that go beyond the standard limited warranties. To choose the right level of service for your HP product, use the HP Care Pack Services Lookup Tool at: http://www.hp.com/go/cpc .

Other

Registration required No
Series name HP EliteBook X G1a (14) 35.56 cm Next Gen AI
Sub brand EliteBook
Certifications and compliances CECP; GS Mark; CSA/UL 62368-1; FCC/ICES/CISPR/VCCI; CE Marking; China CCC/SRRC; Taiwan BSMI/NCC; Korea KCC/KC/KES; Ukraine NSoC/TEC; EAEU Compliance; Saudi Arabian Compliance; Low blue light; WW RoHS
TCO Certified TCO Certified, generation 10
Accessories HP HDMI to VGA Adapter H4F02AA; HP MDA500 USB-C to USB-A Cable 85R48AA; Poly Voyager 4320 USB-C Headset 76U50AA; HP Combination Nano Cable Lock 63B28AA; HP Thunderbolt™ 120W G4 Dock 4J0A2AA
Form factor Standard laptop
Headline Protected by HP Wolf Security
Key selling point Enjoy your PC longer with optional HP Device Life Extension[6] that extends the useful life of aging devices.
Image legal disclaimer Product image may differ from actual product
Trademark information AMD, Ryzen, XDNA and Radeon are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. DisplayPort™ and the DisplayPort™ logo are trademarks owned by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA®) in the United States and other countries. USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Segment Business
Usage Premium business productivity
Legal tagline HP recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
Input devices Accelerometer; HP Sure Platform; Thermal sensor; HP Tamper Lock; Hall effect sensor
Artificial intelligence Copilot+ PC
Overview Bring game-changing speed and continuity for faster local LLM-based content generation with the EliteBook X G1a Next Gen AI PC—the tech visionaries’ choice for lightning-fast and secure local AI.[3] Tap into your genius, take ideas from start to finish, and confidently share those ideas with personalized audio and video.[3]
Product description for SEO One of the best premium ultralight high-performance business laptops from HP.
Company HPI
Code name Eviee
Product long name HP IDS UMA Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 16GB X G1a Base NB PC
Product long name specifications Glacier silver, Copilot+ PC
Security management TPM 2.0 embedded security chip (Common Criteria EAL4+ and FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Certified)
Manageability Features 1 HP Client Management Script Library (download)
Manageability Features 2 HP Image Assistant (download)
Manageability Features 3 HP Driver Packs (download)
Manageability Features 4 HP Cloud Recovery
Manageability Features 5 HP Manageability Integration Kit (download)
Manageability Features 6 HP Client Catalog (download)
Manageability Features 7 HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Manageability Features 8 HP Power Manager
Notes and footnotes
  1. Battery is internal and not replaceable by customer. Serviceable by warranty. Fast charging 50% in 30 minutes.
  2. Front height measurement is near the front edge where the chassis bottom cover taper begins. Back height measurement is near the back edge where the chassis bottom cover taper ends.
  3. Product packaging size varies based on options chosen. Please contact your HP representative for your packaging size details. For detailed packaging information, access the HP Commercial Notebooks Packaging Guide.(https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c08960410.pdf)
  4. A product carbon footprint is defined as the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly and indirectly by a product over its lifetime. Greenhouse gas emissions are reported as global warming potential for 100-year time horizon (GWP-100) in units of CO2 equivalence. Calculations are done in accordance with ISO 14040 & ISO 14044. Individual values may not sum to total due to rounding.
  5. [1] Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Windows 11 is automatically updated, which is always enabled. High speed internet and Microsoft account required. ISP fees may apply and additional requirements may apply over time for updates. See http://www.windows.com .
  6. [2] 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. AMD ’s numbering is not a measurement of clock speed.
  7. [3] 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.
  8. [4] Requires myHP application and Windows OS.
  9. [2] 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. AMD’s numbering is not a measurement of clock speed.
  10. [6] The HP Device Life Extension capability is for HP commercial PCs. HP Certified partners will perform functional diagnostics, data removal, interior and exterior cleaning, enhance device performance, reimaging, and conduct platform updates. This service is available as a Care Pack when it is sold with new hardware or to existing devices by purchasing it within the existing Post Warranty eligibility window. See datasheet for complete details.
  11. [3] Max Boost clock frequency performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration.
  12. [7] May require Windows Update or app download from the Microsoft Store. Microsoft Copilot is NOT available in China, Russia, Belarus, and embargoed regions Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Crimea.
  13. [4] 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.
  14. [8] Smart Sense requires the HP app and Windows 11 OS. Features may vary by platform.
  15. [5] Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we recommend HP branded memory to ensure compatibility. If you mix memory speeds, the system will perform at the lower memory speed.
  16. [9] Adaptive Dimming only functions when the camera shutter is open.
  17. [6] For storage drives, GB = 1 billion bytes. TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 30 GB is reserved for system recovery software.
  18. [10] HP Wolf Security for Business requires Windows 10 or 11 Pro 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.
  19. [7] Wireless access point and Internet service required and sold separately. Availability of public wireless access points limited. Wi-Fi 7 (802.11BE) functionality requires Windows 11 24H2, select Intel® processor, and a Wi-Fi 7 router, sold separately. Wi-Fi 7 is backwards compatible with prior 802.11 specs. Available in countries where Wi-Fi 7 is supported. The specification for 802.11BE is a draft specification and is not final. If the final specification differs from the draft specification, it may affect the ability of the device to communicate with other 802.11BE devices.
  20. [8] Miracast is a wireless technology your PC can use to project your screen to TVs, projectors, and streaming.
  21. [9] USB 20Gbps speed is not available with Thunderbolt™ 4.
  22. [10] Wide Ultra XGA (WUXGA)/2K content required to view WUXGA/2K images.
  23. [11] Resolutions are dependent upon monitor capability, and resolution and color depth settings.
  24. [12] Actual brightness will be lower with touchscreen.
  25. [13] All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower.
  26. [14] For new batteries, actual battery Watt-hours (Wh) may differ from the design capacity and may have a full charge capacity that differs by up to 10, which is typical for lithium-ion batteries. Battery capacity naturally decreases over time and with use, depending on several factors such as battery health management settings, shelf life, temperature, environment, loaded apps, features, system configuration, and power settings.
  27. [15] Recharges up to 50% within 30 minutes when the system is off or in standby mode when used with the power adapter provided with the notebook. Power adapter minimum of 65 watts required for battery capacities 56Whr or less. Power adapter minimum of 100 watts required for battery capacities greater than 56Whr and less than 83Whr. Power adapter minimum of 120 watts required for battery capacities greater than 83Whr and less than 100Whr. After charging has reached 90% capacity, charging speed will return to normal. Charging time may vary +/-10% due to System tolerance.
  28. [16] HP Services Scan is provided with Windows Update on select products and will check entitlement on each hardware device to determine if an HP TechPulse-enabled service has been purchased, and will download applicable software automatically. HP TechPulse is a telemetry and analytics platform that provides critical data around devices and applications. For full system requirements or to disable this feature, please visit http://www.hpdaas.com/requirements . Not applicable in China.
  29. [17] HP Support Assistant is available on Windows. For more information, please visit www.support.hp.com/help/hp-support-assistant .
  30. [18] Poly Lens requires a Windows OS.
  31. [19] HP Client Management Script Library (https://www.hp.com/us-en/solutions/client-management-solutions.html#tab=manageability-tools).
  32. [20] HP Driver Packs not preinstalled, however available for download at http://www.hp.com/go/clientmanagement .
  33. [21] HP Image Assistant (https://ftp.ext.hp.com/pub/caps-softpaq/cmit/HPIA.html).
  34. [22] HP Manageability Integration Kit can be downloaded from https://www.hp.com/us-en/solutions/client-management-solutions.html#tab=manageability-tools .
  35. [23] HP Sure Admin requires HP G8 or newer platforms, Windows 10 or higher, HP BIOS, HP Manageability Kit or KMS Service from http://www.hp.com/go/clientmanagement and HP Sure Admin Local Access Authenticator smartphone app from the Android or Apple store.
  36. [24] HP Sure Click requires Windows 10 and higher. See https://bit.ly/2PrLT6A_SureClick for complete details.
  37. [25] HP Sure Recover is available on select HP PCs and requires Windows 10 or 11 and an open network connection. You must back up important files, data, photos, videos, etc. before using HP Sure Recover to avoid loss of data.
  38. [26] HP Sure Run is available on select HP PCs and requires Windows 10 and higher.
  39. [27] HP Sure Sense requires Windows 10 and higher. See product specifications for availability. On units with WWAN shipping to China, HP Sure Sense is only available via Softpaq download.
  40. [28] HP Sure Start is available on select HP PCs and requires Windows 10 and higher.
  41. [29] HP Tamper Lock must be enabled by the customer or your administrator.
  42. [30] Absolute firmware module is shipped turned off and can only be activated with the purchase a license subscription and full activation of the software agent. License subscriptions can be purchased for terms ranging multiple years. Service is limited, check with Absolute for availability outside the U.S. Certain conditions apply. For full details visit: https://www.absolute.com/about/legal/agreements/absolute/
  43. [31] HP Fingerprint Sensor is an optional feature that requires Windows 10 or 11 and must be configured at purchase.
  44. [32] Depending on the version available for your device and the setting you select, HP Battery Health Manager (BHM) will use a proprietary set of algorithms to optimize battery health during the life of the battery. New Commercial Notebooks come equipped with BHM set to “Let HP Manage My Battery Health” as the default. This setting will reduce charge capacity over time to optimize battery health and mitigate factors that can accelerate battery degradation. As a result of this reduction, battery runtime will decrease over time as available charge capacity is reduced. HP may, at any time, update HP Battery Health Manger to improve available settings, functionality, and performance. Refurbished products may have customized default settings to optimize user experience. For additional information on updating or modifying HP Battery Health Manager settings, please go to HP.COM/SUPPORT/BATTERY .
  45. [33] Availability may vary by country. 140W adapter is available only for India.
  46. [34] Based on US EPEAT® registration according to IEEE 1680.1-2018 EPEAT®. Status varies by country. Visit www.epeat.net for more information.
  47. [35] Lock is sold separately.
  48. [36] HP Secure Erase for the methods outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-88 "Clear" sanitation method.
  49. [37] HP BIOSphere Gen6 is available on select HP Pro and Elite PCs. See product specifications for details. Features may vary depending on the platform and configurations.
  50. [38] External power supplies, power cords, cables and peripherals are not Low Halogen. Service parts obtained after purchase may not be Low Halogen.
  51. [39] Percentage of ocean-bound plastic contained in each component varies by product.
  52. [40] 100% outer box packaging and corrugated cushions made from sustainably sourced certified and recycled fibers.
  53. [41] Recycled plastic content percentage is based on the definition set in the IEEE 1680.1-2018 standard.
  54. [42] Molded pulp cushions made from 100% recycled wood fiber and organic materials.
  55. [43] HP IQ delivery app is preloaded on select HP PCs; it will be automatically updated to the future featured HP IQ application if you have auto updates enabled in Windows or will be available for download from the Microsoft Store. The future featured HP IQ app uses artificial intelligence. Features vary by configuration. For complete details see https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_13696672-13696717-16 .
  56. [52] Typical dimension. Actual dimension may vary +/- 0.5mm. Height may vary based on configuration. Maximum Height does not include Rubber feet.
  57. [57] HP Smart Support requires the HP Insights agent to be installed. For more information about how to enable or to download HP Smart Support, please visit http://www.hp.com/smart-support. HP Services Scan is preinstalled and/or provided thru Windows Update and will check entitlement on each hardware device to determine if an HP Insights agent-enabled service has been purchased, and will download applicable software automatically. HP Insights agent is a telemetry and analytics platform that provides critical data around devices and applications and is not sold as a standalone service. HP follows stringent GDPR privacy regulations and is ISO27001, ISO27701, ISO27017 and SOC2 Type2 certified for Information Security. Internet access is required. For full system requirements or to disable this feature, please visit http://www.hpdaas.com/requirements .
  58. [64] TCO Certified is a ISO 14024 Type 1 sustainability label for IT products. Compliance with all criteria is independently verified.
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