This HP laptop may be the closest thing to a MacBook Pro for Windows users - and I don't mind it
Published on: 2025-08-07 08:00:19
ZDNET's key takeaways HP's 14-inch EliteBook X G1a features AMD's latest Ryzen AI Pro chip, starting at $2,184.
It's a powerful enterprise laptop with lots of I/O, a sleek form factor, and comfortable keyboard.
It's expensive, and can run warm under a heavy workload. $2,074.89 at B&H Photo-Video $2,074.89 at Amazon more buying choices
HP reorganized its laptop lineup last year, renaming its high-performance business devices to the EliteBook X series. The first laptop from this series I've tested is the 14-inch HP EliteBook X G1a, an impressive enterprise laptop with a lot to like, but a few considerations that make it unique.
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This is a business laptop aimed at professionals, and it aims to combine the connectivity of a ThinkPad, the sleek form factor of a MacBook, and HP's signature minimalist, if non-descript, design.
There are a few configurations of this laptop, the most premium featuring a
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