HP has surprised us with an interesting product at CES 2026. The company has unveiled the EliteBoard G1a, a Windows PC that looks like a regular keyboard but actually houses a full mini computer inside.
The EliteBoard G1a looks like a standard desktop keyboard, complete with a number pad. In reality, it is a complete Copilot+ PC powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 PRO processors. It also include a dedicated NPU capable of up to 50 TOPS.
The concept feels similar to the Raspberry Pi 500, but HP’s approach is far more polished and clearly aimed at professionals. HP says the device was inspired by hybrid workers who mostly use laptops with the lid closed. If the screen is no longer essential, the PC can be smaller, cleaner, and easier to carry.
Unlike many compact PCs, this one uses standard laptop components. Memory is upgradeable using DDR5 SODIMM RAM, and storage uses M.2 NVMe SSDs. Users can access the internals easily through a removable panel, and HP says the keyboard section itself can be replaced in about ten minutes.
Depending on the model, the EliteBoard G1a supports multiple USB4 and USB-C ports and can drive up to four 4K monitors at 60Hz. Wireless options go up to Wi-Fi 7, and there is even a configurable battery that delivers around three and a half hours of use.
There are two versions of the EliteBoard G1a, with the main difference being a fixed or detachable USB-C cable. Storage, wireless standards, and extras like a fingerprint reader will be configurable when the device goes on sale.
