HP EliteBook 16" 6 G1a
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 250 processor with a dedicated 16 TOPS NPU and 32GB of fast DDR5 RAM delivers responsive AI-accelerated performance. Extensive connectivity including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, gigabit Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 7 sets it apart from most business laptops in this class. It's best for enterprise developers and IT managers who need a secure, easily manageable 16-inch touchscreen system for AI-assisted workflows.
About This Laptop
Enhance productivity and unlock new possibilities with the 16" EliteBook 6 G1a Multi-Touch AI Notebook from HP. With a 16 TOPS NPU, this device offers innovative AI experiences, robust security, and easy manageability, making it perfect for demanding IT environments. This system features a 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 250 8-Core processor, 32GB of 5600 MHz DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD for launching apps in a flash. Boasting a 16" 1920 x 1200 display with a 60 Hz refresh rate, and 62.5% sRGB coverage, the EliteBook 6 G1a utilizes integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics. The display is also a touchscreen, so you can utilize the touch features and functions in Windows 11 Pro to further improve accessibility and productivity. Stay in touch with coworkers or clients and securely log in via Windows Hello using the 5MP IR webcam, while additional audio features include dual 2W speakers and a dual-mic array.
- 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 250 8-Core
- 32GB DDR5 RAM | 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
- 16" 1920 x 1200 IPS Touchscreen
- Integrated AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong port (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong cpu (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong ram (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong storage (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average gpu (19th percentile) 19th
- Below average compact (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average reliability (32th percentile) 32th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 250 |
| Cores | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
Graphics
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
| Type | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 62.5% sRGB |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Physical
| Weight | 1.8 kg / 3.9 lbs |
| Battery | 56 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | HP EliteBook 16" 6 G1a | Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max | ASUS ROG Flow GZ302EA-XS99 | Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 64 | 128 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 8192 | 1024 | 1024 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 13.4" 2560x1600 | 16" 2560x1600 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 14" 2880x1800 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M | Apple (40-Core) | AMD Radeon | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc | Intel Arc |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Battery (Wh) | 56 | 72 | 70 | 99 | - | 15 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Screen | Compact | Storage | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP EliteBook 16" 6 G1a | 90.4 | 18.5 | 87.5 | 92.6 | 63.5 | 27.6 | 81.2 | 31.6 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare | 91.5 | 18.5 | 96.4 | 80 | 98.9 | 66.7 | 99.7 | 96 |
| ASUS ROG Flow GZ302EA-XS99 Compare | 95.1 | 80.3 | 99.9 | 77.5 | 89.2 | 92.7 | 81.2 | 57.9 |
| Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Compare | 96.5 | 90 | 90.2 | 98.1 | 94.3 | 8.5 | 81.2 | 78.2 |
| MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare | 63.1 | 64.2 | 80.8 | 83.4 | 89.9 | 95.3 | 73.3 | 57.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Compare | 66.4 | 64.2 | 80.8 | 66.8 | 93.2 | 85 | 73.3 | 78.2 |
Usage Scores
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