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I love the idea of the Eliteboard G1a from HP. Instead of needing a box for all your PC components, HP has stuffed as much of the PC as it can into the keyboard. Just bring your own monitor and mouse and you're good to go.
The EliteBoard G1a does away with the PC tower idea entirely, tucking a full Ryzen AI processor, memory, storage and the guts of a Copilot+ PC into a keyboard that's barely thicker than a chunky mechanical one.
Power, display and data all run through a single cable, so setting up a desk becomes a one-plug job rather than a rat's nest under the table.
Neil Westhof, Director Personal Systems at HP Australia and New Zealand, said the EliteBoard G1a is designed to change how organisations think about deploying desktop hardware.
"The EliteBoard G1a represents a new category of desktop computing, combining enterprise-grade security, desktop-class performance and a compact form factor in a single device," he said. "By integrating a full PC into a keyboard, we're giving organisations a new way to deploy and manage desktop computing while reducing the hardware footprint."
Inside the keyboard sits an AMD Ryzen AI processor with a built-in NPU rated at up to 50 TOPS.
HP is pitching the G1a hard at healthcare, government and financial services customers for exactly that reason, pairing it with HP Wolf Security's hardware-enforced protections and remote management tools that let IT teams standardise a whole fleet of desks without a tower in sight.
The built-in speakers and dual microphones mean video calls need one less peripheral, and the keyboard itself is properly serviceable, with a lattice-less, user-replaceable backlit deck and a 10-key numpad included.
It'll also run up to four 4K displays at 60Hz through its Radeon 800 series graphics, or two daisy-chained via USB-C, which is more than most people plugging into a laptop dock can manage.
HP has also leaned into sustainability with the G1a, with up to 75 per cent recycled plastic in the enclosure and fully recyclable packaging. It's a similar pitch to what we saw with the Asus ExpertBook Ultra, where durability and lower material use were part of the sell alongside the AI processor.
If you're still working out what an NPU actually changes about how your laptop or desktop behaves day to day, our explainer on what AI on your laptop actually knows is worth a read before you commit.
For those weighing this up against a more traditional setup, it slots into the same conversation as HP's other recent AI-focused releases, including the laptops HP launched earlier in 2026.
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 PRO 8C / Ryzen AI 5 340 PRO 6C / Ryzen AI 5 330 4C |
| Graphics | Integrated AMD Radeon 800 series, up to four 4K displays at 60Hz |
| AI performance | Up to 50 TOPS NPU |
| Memory | DDR5 SODIMM x2, up to 64GB, 5600 MT/s |
| Storage | Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD, or up to 512GB SED Opal SSD |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, stereo front-facing microphones |
| Connectivity | USB4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 or 6.0 |
| Battery | Optional 32Whr replaceable battery, 3.5+ hours productivity, 2+ days S4 idle |
| Weight | From 676g (detached cable, no battery) |
| Dimensions | 358mm x 118mm x 17mm |
| Colour | Eclipse Gray |
| Security | HP Wolf Security for Business, TPM 2.0, optional fingerprint reader |
Pricing and availability
The HP EliteBoard G1a is available now in Australia through HP.com, with pricing starting at $2685.
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