AI-Ready Laptops + Smart Peripherals: HP's CES 2026 Lineup

HP used CES 2026 in Las Vegas this January to launch new AI-powered devices aimed at modern work and gaming. If you're in the UAE and considering new HP hardware—particularly an AI PC or gaming laptop—here's what matters from the reveal.

AI PCs and Desktop Redesigns

HP wants you to rethink what counts as a PC. The EliteBoard G1a is CES's first keyboard-based AI PC—a portable desktop that delivers local AI performance directly from the keyboard. This is hardware-level AI, not cloud-powered, designed for mobile teams or temporary workspaces.

HP also refreshed its premium business laptops with the EliteBook X G2 Series, packing up to 85 TOPS NPU and Snapdragon X2 Elite silicon for running multiple AI apps simultaneously.

• EliteBoard G1a: Full AI PC built into a keyboard, CES Innovation Award Honoree
• EliteBook X G2 Series: Up to 85 TOPS NPU, Snapdragon X2 Elite chip
• OmniBook Ultra 14/OmniBook 3 16: Snapdragon X2, OLED displays, claimed world's longest battery life in a 16-inch OLED notebook

Local performance matters in the UAE, where not all cloud AI features run smoothly due to region-specific restrictions and varying internet speeds. The spec bump means real-time AI workloads—like video editing or automation—should run without waiting for servers.

Copilot-Integrated Office Printers

HP is the first major brand to integrate Microsoft Copilot with office printers. If your office runs on Microsoft 365, the new HP for Microsoft 365 Copilot lets you summarise and translate documents straight from the printer interface.

• Summarise, translate, and organise documents on-device
• Integration designed for office environments on Microsoft 365

No word yet on when (or if) these features will work with UAE's HP printer models or if any restrictions apply locally.

Workforce Management and Peripherals

HP's Workforce Experience Platform (WXP) now offers firmware-level remote recovery, enabling IT to fix devices even if they won't boot. For hybrid teams—common in UAE's distributed offices—this could reduce downtime, though rollout details for local enterprise customers remain unconfirmed.

• Workforce Experience Platform: Remote device recovery at firmware level
• New peripherals: HP Tilt Ergonomic Mouse 720M (now in pink), more workspace accessories

Expect these accessories to be available in UAE retail, though exact pricing and stock will depend on local distributors.

Gaming: OMEN + HyperX Merger, OMEN MAX 16

HP's gaming arm just got a major overhaul. OMEN and HyperX are now unified under the HyperX name. The headline product is the HyperX OMEN MAX 16—billed as the most powerful gaming laptop yet, featuring fully internal cooling, OMEN AI features, and a high-polling rate keyboard.

• HyperX OMEN MAX 16 laptop: High-performance gaming, internal cooling, OMEN AI
• Gaming peripherals will now fall under the HyperX master brand

If you're cross-shopping gaming laptops, also check our coverage of Asus ROG CES 2026 gaming laptops and Acer Predator XB273U F6 gaming monitor announcement.

HP Digital Passport and Sustainability Tracking

For buyers who care about product origin and sustainability, the HP Digital Passport is a new portal for device information—including unique features and the environmental story of your PC.

• CES Innovation Award Honoree
• Centralised place for device support and sustainability facts

Unclear whether Digital Passport content will reflect UAE-specific support or warranty options.

Pricing and Availability in UAE

• No official AED pricing for CES 2026 announcements
• UAE retail launch dates unconfirmed for all new devices
• Devices expected at major retailers: Sharaf DG, Jumbo, Virgin Megastore (pending HP local rollout)
• Check HP.com and major UAE IT resellers for launch updates

HP typically brings flagship models to the UAE a few months after global launch. Snapdragon-based devices—and advanced printers—can sometimes take longer due to region-specific hardware certification.

If you're eyeing an upgrade, expect local pricing to fall in line with premium ranges (Dhs 5,000+ for EliteBooks, likely Dhs 8,000+ for top gaming models).

Future of Work Accelerator 2026

HP's Future of Work Accelerator isn't aimed at casual buyers but could be relevant if you run a local nonprofit or startup. In 2026, the Accelerator offers USD $100,000 in funding and an equal value in HP hardware/solutions plus mentoring.

Applications open January 12, close February 6—but only for U.S.-based organisations this round.

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