HP launches its first Copilot+ AI PCs with Snapdragon chipsets in India
HP on Thursday unveiled its first Copilot+ AI PCs, the HP EliteBook Ultra and HP OmniBook X, in India. Powered by the Arm-based Snapdragon X Elite platform, HP’s new AI laptops leverage the chipset’s dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), which is rated at 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS), which can execute demanding generative AI tools and services locally on the device. Aimed at both business and consumer customers, the HP EliteBook Ultra and HP OmniBook X laptops come with built-in HP AI Companion, dedicated Copilot key and AI features, and touchscreen displays. The laptops have a thin and light design and promise up to 26 hours of battery life.
HP EliteBook Ultra, HP OmniBook X Price in India and Availability
The HP Elitebook Ultra starts at Rs. 1,69,934 in price. The laptop comes in a single Atmospheric Blue colour scheme. The HP OmniBook X, on the other hand, has a starting price of Rs. 1,39,999 and will be sold in a Meteor Silver colour scheme.
Both Copilot+ PCs are available at HP World stores and HP online store.
The EliteBook Ultra (right) and the HP OmniBook
Photo credit: HP
HP EliteBook Ultra Specifications
Running on Windows 11 Pro, the HP EliteBook Ultra is powered by Qualcomm’s latest 12-core Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 chipset that can clock up to 3.4GHz, paired with Qualcomm Adreno graphics, 16GB of LPDDR5x-8400MHz RAM, and 1TB of PCIe Gen4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD storage. The X Elite processor’s dedicated 45 TOPS NPU allows users to take on more generative AI-intensive tasks on the device.
The Copilot+ PC features a 14-inch 2.2K (2,240×1,400 pixels) touchscreen with 300nits peak brightness. Connectivity options on the laptop include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, two USB Type-C ports, one USB Type-A port, and a headphone/mic combo jack.
The HP EliteBook Ultra features dual stereo speakers, dual integrated microphones, a full-size backlit keyboard, and a 5-megapixel IR camera.
The laptop has a 59Whr battery that can be charged up to 50 percent in 30 minutes, according to HP. The battery is charged via a 65W USB Type-C power adapter. The HP laptop measures 31.29 x 22.35 x 0.84 cm from the front and weighs 1.34 kg.
HP OmniBook Specifications
The HP OmniBook X is powered by the same Snapdragon processor, paired with Qualcomm Adreno graphics, 16GB of LPDDR5x-8448MHz RAM, and 1TB of PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD storage.
The laptop gets the same 14-inch 2.2K display, with multi-touch capabilities, Corning Gorilla Glass protection, and 300 nits of brightness. Connectivity options on the HP OmniBook X include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, with port selection that includes two USB Type-C (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 1 USB Type-A port, and a headphone/mic combo jack. There are dual speakers and a 5-megapixel IR camera.
The HP OmniBook X comes with a 59Whr battery, which is claimed to offer up to 26 hours of battery life. The laptop measures 31.29 x 22.35 x 1.43 cm from the front and weighs 1.34 kg.
