The tech world is abuzz with HP’s latest revelation at CES 2025 – the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a, a mobile workstation engineered to defy traditional boundaries of on-the-go performance. Designed to empower professionals tackling AI workflows, 3D modeling, and large-scale data projects, this ultra-portable powerhouse is set to transform productivity in unprecedented ways.
The ZBook Ultra 14 G1a harnesses the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO processor family, offering up to 16 desktop-class cores and AMD Radeon Graphics. With up to 128GB of unified memory, users can allocate as much as 96GB directly to the GPU, enabling seamless multitasking between rendering, visualization, and local LLM operations. This redefines what’s possible outside the traditional workstation setup, delivering desktop-level performance in a sleek, thin design.
Portability and Battery Efficiency
As the thinnest ZBook ever produced, it offers mobility for professionals who need to bring complex workflows from the office to on-site locations. Paired with what the company describes as ultra-long battery life, this workstation focuses on productivity even during extended work sessions, allowing AI workloads and GPU-intensive tasks to run uninterrupted.
Equipped with up to 50 TOPS Neural Processing Units (NPUs), the ZBook Ultra 14 G1a supercharges productivity tasks by offloading AI operations locally. This hardware AI acceleration streamlines AI-enhanced workflows, enabling faster data processing, AI training, and model testing without relying on cloud infrastructure. It’s a machine purpose-built to handle the next generation of professional workloads.
Premium Display Options for Every Workflow
Boasting cutting-edge display technology, this device offers up to a 14-inch 2.8K OLED touch display with 120Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy. For professionals working long hours, the Eyesafe Certified display reduces blue light exposure without distorting colors, enhancing eye comfort.
In line with HP’s commitment to sustainability, the ZBook Ultra 14 G1a is EPEAT Gold-certified with Climate+ and features 100% sustainably sourced outer packaging. This environmentally conscious design ensures high-performance computing without compromising ecological responsibility.
Key Specifications
- Processor: Up to AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 (16 cores, 32 threads, 5.1 GHz boost clock)
- Graphics: AMD Radeon 8060S, 8050S, or 8040S
- Memory: Up to 128GB LPDDR5X-8533 MT/s
- Storage: Up to 4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
- Display: 14” WUXGA or 2.8K OLED (touch), 400 nits
- Operating Systems: Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Connectivity: Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, HDMI 2.1, and more
Security and Collaboration
The ZBook Ultra 14 G1a is secured by HP Wolf Security for Business, delivering hardware-enforced protection from BIOS to browser. Poly Camera Pro enhances video calls with AI-powered framing, background blur, and power-efficient video adjustments – ensuring seamless collaboration from any location.
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