HP EliteBook X G2i Review
Under a kilogram in a 14-inch chassis that doesn't feel cheap to get there.
Last updated July 7, 2026
HP's EliteBook X G2i, unveiled at CES 2026, weighs roughly 999g in its lightest configuration while still offering an optional 3K 120Hz OLED display — the trade-off is noticeable fan noise under load and unusual keyboard-deck heat.
| Price | ~£1,595 (Core Ultra 5, 16GB/512GB) UK starting price — realistic Core Ultra X7/32GB config seen around $3,189 at US resellers |
| Best for | Frequent travelers who prioritize raw portability above all else in a business laptop |
| Overall score | 8.0 / 10 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Roughly 999g in its lightest configuration — genuinely the lightest laptop in this entire roundup, in a 14-inch business chassis
- Optional 3K 120Hz OLED display doesn't feel like a compromise made to hit that weight
- HP rates the lighter configuration up to 29 hours of video playback under its own test conditions
- Intel Core Ultra X7 358H delivers competitive performance for the weight class
- Still feels rigid and premium despite the extreme weight reduction, not flimsy
Cons
- Fan noise is noticeably present under sustained load, a common trade-off at this weight
- Reviewers report unusual thermal behavior with heat migrating into the keyboard deck during heavier use
- Trackpad is oversized relative to competitors and prone to accidental input
- US pricing was inconsistently listed at the time of our research — confirm the current price directly on hp.com before budgeting
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Full Verdict
HP built the EliteBook X G2i to answer one specific question — how light can a 14-inch business laptop get without feeling cheap — and the answer, at roughly 999g, is genuinely impressive. The optional OLED display and Core Ultra X7 chip mean you're not obviously trading capability for the weight savings, which is the trap a lot of ultra-light laptops fall into.
The trade-offs show up under load: fan noise is more noticeable than on the other laptops here, and the reported heat migration into the keyboard deck is a real ergonomic concern for anyone typing during sustained heavy work. HP's 29-hour battery claim, like every vendor's headline number in this list, reflects favorable test conditions rather than a typical workday.
Our take: if raw portability is the deciding factor for your team — frequent flyers, client-site consultants, anyone who feels every gram in a bag — the EliteBook X G2i is worth a direct look. Just confirm current US pricing directly with HP before committing, since it wasn't consistently listed across sources at the time of this review.
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