HP has updated its mobile workstation lineup with the ZBook 8 G2a, a 14-inch laptop featuring AMD’s latest Ryzen AI processors.
HP ZBook 8 G2a Specifications
The base model starts with an AMD Ryzen AI 5 Pro 435 processor, and you can configure the machine up to a Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470, which includes Radeon 890M graphics.
For memory and storage, the laptop supports up to 64GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and a 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD, providing enough capacity for standard workstation tasks and managing larger datasets.
HP offers a wide variety of 14-inch display options for this model. The base screen is a 1920×1200 (WUXGA) 60Hz panel with 300 nits of brightness.
Upgrade options include a 2560×1600 120Hz variable refresh rate display at 500 nits, as well as 800-nit panels equipped with HP’s Sure View privacy screen for working in public areas. Touchscreen variants are also available depending on the specific configuration you choose.
Physically, the ZBook 8 G2a weighs 3.21 pounds and is 0.75 inches thick. It includes a 68 Whr battery that supports fast charging, which HP says can reach a 50% charge in about 30 minutes.
The port selection is practical for an office environment, featuring two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB-C 10Gbps port, one USB-A, an HDMI 2.1 output, an RJ-45 ethernet jack, and a headphone combo jack.
The laptop also supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and optional 5G connectivity, alongside a spill-resistant backlit keyboard and an IR camera.
Pricing and Availability
In the US, the base configuration is priced at $2,796, while a fully configured model costs over $7,800. Availability and configuration options will vary by region; for example, the UK currently only has the entry-level model available without customization.
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