Review HP EliteBook X G1a 14 AI
HP EliteBook X G1a 14 AI · Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 · Radeon 890M
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 · AMD Radeon 890M · 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard) · 1TB SSD (Kioxia XG8) · 14″ 1920×1200 IPS 60Hz · 1.487 kg
Comfortable keyboard and clickpad – very fast performance for the size,
good port selection, long battery life,
easy to service.
Slow black-white and gray-gray response times,
three-year warranty not standard,
relatively heavy for the size, no WAN configurations.
60 Hz IPS panel with slow response times – not for gamers
Display – 14″ WUXGA IPS · 60 Hz · 93.2% sRGB · no PWM · slow response times
Panel: LG Philips LGD07A1 – 14″ 1920×1200, IPS, matte, 60 Hz, Adaptive Sync.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~443 cd/m² |
| Brightness (average) | ~412 cd/m² |
| sRGB coverage | 93.2% |
| Display P3 coverage | 62.6% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 64% |
| Response time (B/W) | 30.5 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 55.8 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte (anti-glare) |
- Bright matte IPS panel (400+ nits)
- No PWM flickering – eye-friendly
- Good sRGB coverage (~93%) after calibration
- Slow response times – ghosting visible
- 60 Hz refresh rate – no higher refresh option
Panel FRU: LG Philips LGD07A1 (14″ WUXGA IPS, 60Hz, matte)
Processor – AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 · 12c · Zen 5 (Strix Point PRO)
- Model: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 – 4× Zen 5, 8× Zen 5c
- TDP: 65 W PL2 / 50 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~20,399 pts
- ~2x faster than most 14-inch business laptops
CPU FRU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (Strix Point PRO, Zen 5/5c, soldered BGA)
Graphics – AMD Radeon 890M · integrated · RDNA 3.5
- Model: AMD Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5)
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~3,997 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p Ultra): ~26.8 fps
- One of the fastest integrated GPUs available
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 3,997 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 8,980 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p Ultra) | ~26.8 fps |
GPU FRU: AMD Radeon 890M (integrated, soldered)
Memory – 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 · onboard · not upgradeable
- Capacity: 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard, dual-channel)
- Soldered – not upgradeable
RAM is soldered – no upgrade options.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5x-8533 32GB (onboard) – not replaceable
Storage – 1TB Kioxia XG8 · PCIe 4.0 · 1× M.2 2280 slot
- Drive: Kioxia XG8 KXG80ZNV1T02 – 1 TB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~7,025 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~4,700 MB/s
- M.2 2280 slot – replaceable
SSD FRU: Kioxia XG8 KXG80ZNV1T02 (1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~14.2 hours · 74.5 Wh
- Capacity: 74.5 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~14.2 hours
- Long battery life
Battery FRU: 74.5 Wh (internal) – replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 100W USB-C (HP)
Chassis & Connectivity – Aluminum · 2× Thunderbolt 4 · Wi-Fi 7 · HDMI 2.1
- Materials: Aluminum (Glacier Silver)
- Weight: 1.487 kg (3.28 lbs)
- Dimensions: 312.2 × 215 × 13.2 mm
- Left: HDMI 2.1, USB-C 3.2 (DP, PD), Thunderbolt 4 (DP, PD), 3.5mm audio
- Right: Thunderbolt 4 (DP, PD), USB-A 3.2 Gen2, Kensington lock
- 2× Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925)
- HDMI 2.1
- No WWAN
WLAN FRU: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 – soldered
Serviceability – RAM soldered · 1× M.2 · WLAN soldered
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | 1× M.2 2280 slot – replaceable |
| RAM | ❌ No | Soldered LPDDR5x – not upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ❌ No | Soldered – not replaceable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 74.5 Wh – replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
RAM and WLAN are soldered – limited upgradability.
SSD is replaceable – but RAM and WLAN are not.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (Strix Point PRO, soldered) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 890M (integrated, soldered) |
| RAM | LPDDR5x-8533 32GB (onboard) – not upgradeable |
| SSD | Kioxia XG8 KXG80ZNV1T02 (1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | LG Philips LGD07A1 (14″ WUXGA IPS, 60Hz, matte) |
| WLAN | MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 – soldered |
| Battery | 74.5 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 100W USB-C (HP) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPURyzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 – excellent performance
RAMSoldered – no upgrade
GPURadeon 890M – very good iGPU
Display60Hz IPS – slow response times
FansModerate – up to 43.1 dB(A)
Value~$2,200 – premium business laptop
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Comfortable keyboard and clickpad
- Very fast performance for the size
- Good port selection
- Long battery life
- Easy to service
Weaknesses
- Slow black-white and gray-gray response times
- Three-year warranty not standard
- Relatively heavy for the size
- No WAN configurations
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the excellent CPU performance and long battery life – key selling points.
• 60 Hz IPS panel with slow response times – not suitable for gamers.
• RAM and WLAN are soldered – set expectations clearly.
• 2× Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 – excellent connectivity.
• Relatively heavy at 1.5 kg – heavier than most competitors.
• Highlight the excellent CPU performance and long battery life – key selling points.
• 60 Hz IPS panel with slow response times – not suitable for gamers.
• RAM and WLAN are soldered – set expectations clearly.
• 2× Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 – excellent connectivity.
• Relatively heavy at 1.5 kg – heavier than most competitors.