HP EliteBoard G1a: Keyboard That Packs a Windows PC

• HP's EliteBoard G1a embeds a full Windows PC into a full‑size keyboard for hot‑desking and enterprise use.
• Specs include AMD Ryzen AI 5/7 (330/340/350 Pro), Radeon 800, NPU up to 50 TOPS, up to 64GB DDR5 and 2TB SSD.
• Single‑cable USB‑C video/power docking, optional 32Wh battery (≈3.5 hrs), and HP Wolf Security for Business.

What the EliteBoard G1a is

The EliteBoard G1a is a desktop‑style keyboard that houses a complete Windows PC, announced at CES 2026 and slated to ship in March 2026. It aims to let employees carry just a keyboard between workstations and plug into a monitor and mouse to resume work.

Design and typing

HP built the G1a as a full‑size keyboard with 93 keys, a numeric pad and roughly 2 mm of key travel. It’s not a mechanical keyboard, but HP says the typing feel is comfortable for office workloads.

The chassis is compact and light for a desktop peripheral — 14.1 x 4.7 x 0.7 inches and between 1.49 and 1.69 pounds — and HP showed a slim carrying envelope designed to fit laptop bags that hold 16‑inch laptops.

Hardware and performance

Inside, the EliteBoard G1a runs on AMD Ryzen AI processors (5 or 7 Pro SKUs: 330, 340, 350) with integrated Radeon 800 graphics and an NPU rated up to 50 TOPS. That qualifies the device as a Microsoft Copilot+ PC, enabling local AI features such as Microsoft Recall, Click to Do and Windows Studio Effects.

Memory and storage scale to enterprise class: up to 64GB DDR5 at 5600 MT/s and up to 2TB of SSD storage. Wireless options include Wi‑Fi 6E or Wi‑Fi 7 for modern connectivity needs.

Ports, battery and docking

The keyboard exposes either two USB‑C ports or a single USB‑C port with an embedded cable on some SKUs. It relies on USB‑C for display and power, and HP includes a USB‑to‑HDMI adapter for monitors without native USB‑C input.

There’s an optional 32Wh battery HP says can provide around 3.5 hours of unplugged use or maintain sleep for up to two days. A 65W USB‑C adapter can also power the unit when monitor power is unavailable.

Security, use cases and tradeoffs

Positioned as an enterprise device, the G1a ships with HP Wolf Security for Business to protect firmware and BIOS. HP emphasizes manageability and endpoint safety for corporate deployments.

The concept targets hot‑desking and environments like call centers where shared, compact computing could save space compared with all‑in‑one PCs. But logistics — standardized monitors, mice and potential home setups — plus unknown pricing will determine adoption. If the device isn’t significantly cheaper than laptops, IT teams may resist adding new peripheral requirements.

Availability

HP announced the EliteBoard G1a at CES 2026 and plans a March release. Exact pricing and SKU breakdowns (embedded cable vs. removable) were not disclosed at announcement.