HP EliteBoard G2a Keyboard PC with Ryzen AI PRO 400 Starts at $3,028—240% Price Jump

HP Launches EliteBoard G2a with Ryzen AI PRO 400 Processors

HP has introduced the EliteBoard G2a, a keyboard-integrated desktop PC powered by AMD's Ryzen AI PRO 400 series processors, less than a year after the original G1a debuted at CES 20261

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. The EliteBoard G2a transforms the concept of portable computing by packing a full desktop PC into a full-size keyboard measuring 14.1 by 4.7 by 0.7 inches and weighing roughly 1.49 lb2

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. Users simply connect it to a USB-C monitor, add peripherals, and the keyboard becomes a complete computer—ideal for hot-desking and compact office environments1

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Two Processor Configurations with Enhanced AI Capabilities

The keyboard PC is available in two processor configurations featuring Zen 5-based processors2

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. The base model uses the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 with six cores, 12 threads, and Radeon 840M graphics1

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. The higher-end model steps up to the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 with eight cores, 16 threads, and Radeon 860M graphics, which delivers noticeably stronger performance2

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. Both configurations include a 50 TOPS NPU for local AI workloads and qualify as Copilot+ PC devices, enabling on-device AI processing without cloud dependency1

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Upgradeable Memory and Storage Options

Memory starts at 16GB of DDR5-5600 across dual SO-DIMM slots and is expandable to 64GB1

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. Storage begins at 512GB SSD and can be upgraded to 2TB2

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. Both the DDR5 RAM and SSD are user-replaceable, which is notable for a device this compact1

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. This upgradeability gives users flexibility to expand their system as needs grow, extending the device's useful lifespan.

Limited Connectivity Requires Dock for Legacy Devices

Connectivity is intentionally minimal on the EliteBoard G2a. The primary USB4 port, rated at 40Gbps, handles display output and data, while a second USB-C port runs at 10Gbps for accessories or a second display1

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. Both USB-C ports support Alt DP for display connectivity, with the slower port also offering Power Delivery2

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. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 cover wireless connectivity1

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. There are no USB-A ports or Ethernet jack, so anyone with legacy peripherals or a wired network connection will likely need a dock1

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Steep Price Increase Over Previous Generation

US pricing starts at $3,028 for the base Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 configuration with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD1

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. The price rises to $4,191 for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 model with 32GB of RAM1

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. The previous G1a started at $899, making the new entry price nearly 240% higher than that of its predecessor1

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. This dramatic price jump positions the EliteBoard G2a as a premium portable computing solution targeting enterprise customers who prioritize AI capabilities and space-saving design over affordability. The pricing strategy suggests HP is betting on businesses willing to pay a premium for integrated AI processing and the convenience of a truly portable desktop experience in space-constrained office environments.