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HP’s CES 2026 lineup leaks, revealing EliteBook, OmniBook, and OMEN AI PCs

HP is showing up to CES with laptops for literally everyone

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With CES 2026 only a few days away, a massive leak has basically spoiled HP’s entire surprise. A full product roadmap, first spotted by Windowslatest, has hit the web, detailing a huge wave of refreshes for everything from business laptops and Chromebooks to high-end gaming rigs and accessories. The leak even includes high-res photos and final product names, giving us a very clear look at how HP plans to dominate the “AI PC” conversation this year.

HP’s big theme for 2026 is clearly “AI for everyone”

Almost every Windows laptop in the leaked materials is running Windows 11 with the Recall icon front and center, meaning we’re going to see Copilot+ PC branding across the entire lineup.

For the corporate world, HP is prepping three new EliteBook X models: the G2a, G2i, and G2q. The letters are the giveaway here – they represent chips from AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm. The Qualcomm-powered “G2q” is especially interesting because it’s likely running a next-gen Snapdragon X2 chip, proving that HP is now treating ARM-based laptops as a first-class citizen alongside traditional Intel and AMD models.

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On the consumer side, the OmniBook brand is making a big comeback, covering everything from budget laptops to the premium OmniBook Ultra 14. By pushing AI features into the entry-level OmniBook 3 and 5 series, HP is trying to make “AI computing” the new normal for students and home users, not just a luxury for pros.

Gamers have a lot to look forward to as well

The OMEN 15 is officially returning, joining the OMEN 16 and the flagship OMEN MAX 16. These rigs are reportedly packing Intel’s new Panther Lake and AMD’s Ryzen AI 400 processors, along with NVIDIA’s RTX 50-series GPUs. The OMEN MAX 16 sounds like a beast, featuring a 2.5K 240Hz OLED display and top-tier specs for enthusiasts who want zero compromises.

HP is also leaning hard into its HyperX sub-brand. We’re expecting new OLED monitors – including a 27-inch model with a wild 500Hz refresh rate—and the HyperX Clutch Tachi. The Tachi is a “leverless” arcade controller for Xbox, designed specifically for fighting game fans who want ultra-precise, low-latency inputs.

The rest of the desk isn’t being ignored, either. HP is set to unveil the OmniStudio X, a 27-inch all-in-one desktop that they’re calling a “Next Gen AI PC.” We’ll also likely see a new Series 7 Pro 4K monitor, alongside a fleet of GaN chargers and USB-C hubs.

The message from HP at CES 2026 is simple: AI isn’t a niche feature anymore. By January 6, when these products are officially announced, it’s going to be integrated into almost every piece of hardware they sell.

Moinak Pal
Moinak Pal is has been working in the technology sector covering both consumer centric tech and automotive technology for the…
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