Exciting New HP Devices Powered by Snapdragon® Processors

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Author: TD SYNNEX Newsflash Published: 19th August 2025

HP are thrilled to announce the launch of their latest range of devices powered by Snapdragon processors. These cutting-edge devices are designed to deliver exceptional performance, connectivity, and battery life, making them the perfect choice for modern professionals.

Introducing the HP EliteBook 6 G1q

The HP EliteBook 6 G1q, an evolution of the popular EliteBook 600 series, is a 14-inch business laptop that combines enterprise security with AI-enhanced performance, making it a strong choice for professionals seeking a balance between portability and productivity.

Encased in a durable aluminium chassis, the laptop weighs approximately 3.17 lbs. and measures 0.67 inches at its thickest point, offering a sleek and lightweight design suitable for on the-go use. It marks one of the first instances of seeing a true IT-focused design using the Snapdragon X Series processors, with a nod towards easing concerns around manageability and configurability.

Introducing the HP EliteBook 6 G1q

Introducing the HP EliteBook 6 G1q

Why HP and Snapdragon?

The HP EliteBook 6 G1q stands out as a well-rounded business laptop that offers a combination of sleek design, powerful performance, and enterprise level security and manageability features. Its AI-powered features and long battery life make it particularly suitable for professionals who require a reliable and efficient computing solution for their daily tasks.

Why HP and Snapdragon

The Snapdragon X Series processors, developed by Qualcomm Technologies for Windows-based PCs, represents a major architectural shift toward high efficiency, AI-capable computing. At the heart of these chips is the custom Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU, built on a 4nm process and designed for high single threaded and sustained multi-core performance. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Series processors include up to a 12-core Oryon CPU cluster with all performance cores, no separate efficiency cores, delivering up to 3.8 GHz max multi-thread frequency and up to 4.2 GHz dual core boost. This core design enables performance scaling, making it suitable for both heavy office workloads and more sustained compute tasks such as video rendering or large spreadsheets.

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Microsoft Pluton Support

Both the Snapdragon X Series processor family and the HP EliteBook 6 G1q support Microsoft Pluton for additional security. Pluton is a security processor built directly into the CPU that enhances protection at the hardware level.

Powered by Snapdragon Processors

Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X Series processors take businesses to the next level with unrivalled performance, battery life, and AI features that empower employees to achieve unprecedented productivity, creativity, and efficiency.

HP Poly Camera Pro

HP Poly Camera Pro is an AI-enhanced webcam software solution designed to elevate the video experience on HP’s next-generation AI PCs.

Advanced Security Features

The HP EliteBook 6 G1q incorporates several advanced security features designed to protect users from both physical and digital threats. Among these, HP Sure View, HP Sure Click, and HP Sure Sense are key components of the device’s comprehensive security suite.

The new HP devices powered by Snapdragon processors represent a significant leap forward in commercial laptop technology. These devices offer unparalleled performance, connectivity, and security, making them the ultimate choice for professionals seeking a reliable and powerful computing solution.

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Snapdragon branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

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