The HP EliteBook Ultra 14 G1q impresses with its outstanding performance, but its screen leaves much to be desired. Reviews written by Keumars Afifi-Sabet and published on April 9, 2025.
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Live Science's Verdict
The HP EliteBook Ultra 14 G1q is a fast, stylish laptop with AI features and a battery that lasts for days. But don't expect its display to impress.
Pros
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Exceptional battery life
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Compact and lightweight
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High performance
Cons
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Dim screen
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High price
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The HP EliteBook Ultra G1q, part of the 2024 lineup, is an example of HP's work-focused devices.
This is a Windows 11 AI PC that is positioned as an “enterprise” PC, as its high price indicates, but it will also be at home in any context where reliable performance is required. Its specs make it a potentially great laptop for programming and coding – but there are doubts about whether it will be up to the task.
Our review unit feels entry-level compared to the more powerful models, with just 16GB of RAM and a standard IPS screen with a lower-than-expected resolution. However, this machine certainly looks fantastic with its blue finish and is one of the thinnest and lightest 14-inch models we’ve seen in a while.
Keumars Afifi-Sabet Technology Editor
Keumars is the technology editor at Live Science, currently scouring CES 2025 for exciting tech and a robot dog to call his own. He has written for publications including ITPro, The Week Digital, ComputerActive, and TechRadar Pro, and previously served as an editor at ITPro.
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