HP has announced a massive refresh of its India lineup with more than 20 new products spanning laptops, tablets, AI workstations, collaboration gear, and even printers. And yes, just like every other tech launch in 2026, the letters “AI” were everywhere. Still, there are a couple of genuinely interesting products here, especially HP’s first Android tablet for India and a bizarre new “keyboard PC” that honestly looks straight out of a sci-fi setup.
Windows tablets are nothing new and have been on the market for ages. So, when HP announced its new OmniPad, we all thought it would be a Windows tablet for creative users. Well, it’s not. The OmniPad 12 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon SM6475Q processor and runs Android, optimized for the bigger screen. The front houses a 12-inch 2K (1,200×2,000 pixels) multi-touch display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 400 nits.
For cameras, HP has included a 13MP rear sensor alongside a front-facing 8MP camera for video calls. The company claims the 31Wh battery can deliver up to 18 hours of usage. Pricing starts at ₹48,999, which places the OmniPad 12 directly against Apple’s iPad Air and premium Android tablets from Samsung. We should get our hands on a review unit soon to see how well it actually stacks up.
Among all the announcements, the HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC is probably the strangest. HP describes it as the world’s first AI keyboard PC, which basically means the entire computer is built into a keyboard.
HP says the machine can deliver up to 50 TOPS of NPU performance using the AMD processor and is designed for hybrid work environments where portability and simplicity matter. While AI branding is becoming exhausting at this point, the compact form factor itself is actually pretty interesting.
Beyond the bizarrness of the EliteBoard, HP has refreshed almost its entire laptop lineup in India with new processors. This includes the EliteBook X G2, EliteBook 8 G2, ProBook 4 G2, and several new OmniBook models.
The EliteBook and ProBook series are clearly aimed at enterprise users, with features like HP Wolf Security and HP Sure View privacy protection. HP claims some configurations can deliver up to 85 TOPS of AI performance, though realistically, most users will probably care more about battery life and everyday responsiveness than AI numbers alone.
The OmniBook lineup, on the other hand, targets mainstream users and creators. Models like the OmniBook Ultra 14, OmniBook X, OmniBook 5, and OmniBook 3 focus heavily on portability and AI-assisted features like posture correction, gesture controls, and smart meeting enhancements. HP is also bundling compact GaN chargers with some models, which is genuinely useful for people constantly traveling with their laptops.
For professionals working with demanding AI or rendering workloads, HP has launched new Z-series workstations in India, including the HP Z8 Fury G6i, HP ZGX Nano G1n AI Station, HP Z4 G6i, and HP ZBook X G2i 16. These machines can be configured with both AMD and Intel hardware and are aimed at creators, developers, engineers, and enterprise users handling heavy workflows.
HP also announced updates to its Workforce Experience Platform (WXP), which now includes AI-driven tools for device management and workflow automation. The goal here is to help IT teams monitor devices more efficiently and identify system issues before they become major problems.
| Model | Starting Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| HP EliteBook X G2 | Rs 2,50,000 | HP online store, HP Connect |
| HP EliteBook 8 G2 | Rs 2,30,000 | HP online store, HP Connect |
| HP ProBook 4 G2 | Rs 1,35,000 | HP online store, HP Connect |
| HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (Snapdragon) | Rs 1,89,999 | HP online store |
| HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (Intel Ultra) | Rs 2,14,999 | HP online store, HP World stores |
| HP OmniBook X (Intel Ultra) | Rs 1,69,999 | HP online store, HP World stores |
| HP OmniBook 5 (Intel Ultra) | Rs 1,24,999 | HP online store, HP World stores |
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