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HPhas been earning a lot of attention from me lately, and it’s mostly been great.

On the other hand, HP’s enterprise efforts have begun to draw me away from those consumer-focused devices.

A pre-production sample of the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i), open and sitting on top of the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024).

This is a fine-looking laptop, but it’s also really capable.

This hands-on was made possible thanks to a pre-production sample provided by HP.

HP had no input nor saw the contents of this review prior to publication.

On top of being premium, portable, and sustainable, the EliteBook Ultra 14’s design is practical.

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On the inside, the EliteBook Ultra 14 is similar to the latest generation of flagship Windows laptops.

HP continues to impress me with its keyboards, too, and that haptic touchpad is glorious.

You get the gist; I really like this laptop.

A pre-production sample of the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i) open while on a desk.

HP’s premium hardware continues to impress me.

It’s a premium enterprise-focused PC, and it’s coming soon.

Either way, HP is rapidly making me an EliteBook fan.

Of course, that’s also true of the other HP EliteBooks announced during CES 2025.

A pre-production sample of the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i), closed and held in the hand.

I’ll never say no to a nice blue laptop, although I wish this color was brighter.

There are some crucial differences, though.

Wolf Security is also baked in by default.

Enjoy all the benefits of the non-Flip EliteBook X, but in four different postures.

A render of the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i) on a white background, showing the ports on either side.

From left to right on top, a 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 2 port, USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 port; from left to right on bottom, two USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 ports and a Kensington Nano security lock.(Image credit: HP)

A person sitting at a desk while using the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i) for video conferencing.

HP seems pretty confident in its video conferencing prowess with the EliteBook Ultra 14.(Image credit: HP)

Three people sitting together at a table, with one using the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i) and another with the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i) closed in front of them.

Content of all kinds will definitely look good on that 120Hz OLED display.(Image credit: HP)

A person sitting at a small table while using the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i).

14-inch laptops are the perfect size precisely because of tiny tables like this.(Image credit: HP)

A person standing and holding the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i) while drawing on a whiteboard.

This is a very thin laptop, so it’s easy to hold.(Image credit: HP)

Two people seated at a table while using the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i) together.

Everyone, crowd around and check out my EliteBook.(Image credit: HP)

HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i)Buy Jan. 2025:

A pre-production sample of the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i) closed and sitting on top of the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024).

I’m starting to look forward to EliteBook announcements more than OmniBook.

A pre-production sample of the HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i), open and sitting on a desk.

The HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i) could be one of the best laptops of 2025.

The HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G1i) on a desk.

It’s a familiar design, with a lovely large touchpad.(Image credit: Windows Central | Daniel Rubino)

The HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G1i) on a desk.

Of course, you get a 360-degrees hinge, giving you more versatility than your average enterprise notebook.(Image credit: Windows Central | Daniel Rubino)

The HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G1i) on a desk.

The port selection is solid, and you even get optional 4G LTE.(Image credit: Windows Central | Daniel Rubino)

The HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G1i) on a desk.

The EliteBook X Flip 14 promises to be a well-rounded, obtainable enterprise laptop.(Image credit: Windows Central | Daniel Rubino)

The HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G1i) on a desk.

There’s no OLED here, but that’s okay.(Image credit: Windows Central | Daniel Rubino)

The HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G1i) on a desk.

Despite the compact design, you get plenty of ports.(Image credit: Windows Central | Daniel Rubino)

A woman bending down to use an HP EliteBook X 14 (G1i) on the table in front of her while holding papers.

The EliteBook X is targeting a different audience than the Ultra.(Image credit: HP)

A man seated at a table, using the HP EliteBook X 14 (G1i) for video conferencing.

It’s still designed with AI in mind, though.(Image credit: HP)

Two people seated at a table with the HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G1i) in tent mode on the table in front of them.

If you really need a convertible laptop for work, this is looking like a great option.(Image credit: HP)

A person walking down stairs while holding the HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G1i) in tablet mode.

Stylus support will also be here for the EliteBook X Flip 14.(Image credit: HP)

HP EliteBook X 14 (G1i)Buy Feb. 2025:

HP EliteBook X Flip 14 (G1i)Buy Feb. 2025:

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