News Highlights
- Boosts productivity with customizable ARM-based AI PCs providing up to 85 TOPS AI performance and 28-hour battery life.
- This enhances work and collaboration for varied roles using the latest EliteBook, ProBook, and EliteDesk devices.
At HP Imagine 2026, HP Inc. announced new commercial notebook and desktop PCs. The highlight is the HP EliteBook 6 G2Q next-gen AI PC built to deliver strong AI performance and let users work productively from almost anywhere.
Work no longer happens in just one place, and productivity shouldn’t be limited by where you are, said Guayente Sanmartin, Senior Vice President and Division President, Commercial Systems and Display Solutions at HP Inc. HP’s products and solutions touch every moment in the workday, giving us a unique ability to reduce friction and empower people to do more meaningful work. The EliteBook 6 G2Q brings that vision to life with powerful edge AI and true mobility, helping people stay focused, collaborate naturally, and make the most of each moment at work.
HP2 EliteBook 6 G2Q Built for Always On AI-Powered Work
As AI changes the way we work, organizations are dealing with more varied rules, roles, work styles, and AI-powered tasks often without the right tools. HP aims to bring AI to the edge, rendering it practical and personal by simplifying workflows, reducing obstacles, and giving employees more time for important work.
The EliteBook 6 G2Q Next Gen AI PC is made for office teams and mobile professionals. It combines AI computing, smooth connectivity, long battery life, and a premium look in a lightweight, slim design. Maximizes productivity for advanced agentic AI workflows with up to 85 TOPS NPU performance on Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Plus processors, enabling a fast local AI experience on this copilot + PC Plus. HP is working with 100-plus ISV partners to leverage the device’s local AI capabilities, including Rakuten, GoodNotes, and Guidde integrated solutions like Guidde Accelerate Everyday Productivity throughout workflows, helping teams create content up to 90 times faster with AI-powered video documentation.
- Keeps work going all day with battery life and consistent connectivity, and offers automatic carrier switching for the best connection.
- Soothes hybrid work with a lightweight body up to 15% thinner than before and a glacier silver finish.
- Secures work with HP WolfPro, Security Next Generation Antivirus, and physical intrusion detection that shuts down if opened.
Choosing the Right Device for the Way People Work
HP’s expanded commercial lineup now includes AMD and Intel options, indicating the variety of roles, workflows, and environments in today’s organizations. This lets IT departments and users choose the right device for their needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
- HP EliteBook 8 G2 Series delivers premium performance and collaboration tools for knowledge workers and creators, balancing deep focus with frequent collaboration, including an A-grade pen with the world’s longest battery life for use with the HP EliteBook 8 Flip G2i.
- HP EliteBook 6 G2 Series delivers scalable productivity and flexible configurations for SMBs, enterprises, and the public sector, with a focus on adaptability and straightforward deployment.
- HP ProBook 4 G2 series, including the HP ProBook 4 Flip G2i for flexibility, is aimed at growing businesses seeking dependable AI-enabled performance and durability, unlike the EliteBook series. The ProBook emphasizes essential functionality and reliability suited for expanding businesses that prioritize cost-effectiveness and robust daily performance.
- HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Series offers secure, scalable desktops with flexible form factors for enterprise needs.
All devices work smoothly across HP’s hardware connectivity and services for a unified, productive experience.
Protection Built Into Your Workday
HP adds new security features to protect data, services, and AI workloads wherever people work, including improved encryption and asset management options.
HP IQ: Enabling New Local-First AI Experiences
HP AI PCs will feature HP IQ, a new local AI layer introduced at HP Imagen. HP IQ uses on-device intelligence to boost productivity and keeps data secure by staying local for enterprise needs.
HPIQ rolls out in Spring 2026 on select PCs, expanding to more devices by Fall 2026, and will continue to improve through ongoing updates.
Pricing and Availability
- The HP EliteBook 6 G2Q next-gen AI PC is expected to be available on hp.com in July. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.
- HP EliteBook 8 G2 devices are expected to be available on hp.com starting in April. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.
- HP EliteBook 6G2 devices are expected to be available on hp.com starting in June. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.
- HP EliteBook 4G2 devices are expected to be available on hp.com starting in April. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.
- HP Elite Desk 8G2 devices are expected to be available on hp.com starting in April. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.
These new devices underscore the broader impact of HP’s announcement.
HP is growing its commercial PC lineup with new AI-enabled notebooks and desktops to help people work their best, no matter where they are. The HP EliteBook 6 G2Q Next Gen AI PC leads the lineup, offering strong on-device AI, continuous connectivity, long battery life, and enterprise-level security for today’s hybrid, AI-driven work.
Next, consider HP’s distinct AI strategy within this portfolio.
HP runs AI on devices, not just in the cloud, speeding performance, improving privacy, and supporting reliable, real-time use even offline. This approach maintains security and ease of management.
Now, review which users can benefit most and how they can choose.
HP’s lineup addresses diverse roles, from collaborative professionals to growing businesses and enterprise IT environments.
EliteBook 8 G2 serves professionals needing focus and collaboration, while EliteBook 6 G2 supports tech-forward teams seeking standardization and advanced AI workflows.
The ProBook 4 G2 series is designed for growing businesses, delivering reliable performance and durability for daily productivity as needs change. The EliteDesk 8 G2 series rounds out the lineup with secure, scalable desktops for enterprises, combining local AI acceleration, strong security, and flexible designs for modern workspaces.
This lineup lets customers choose the right device for how they work, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Source: HP Imagine 2026: HP Enables People’s Best Work in More Places Than Ever Before
