HP Unveils AI-Powered PCs and Software at Amplify 2025: The Future of Work and Gaming Is Here

HP continues to push the boundaries of innovation, unveiling its expansive AI-powered portfolio at the HP Amplify 2025 Conference. With a focus on enhanced productivity, performance, and security, HP’s refreshed EliteBook, EliteDesk, OmniBook, and gaming PCs are set to redefine the personal and professional computing experience. The company has also introduced cutting-edge software solutions designed to integrate seamlessly with its hardware, making AI a core component in everything from business systems to gaming laptops.

Enrique Lores, CEO of HP, said, “We thought AI was going to be a transformational technology…that it was going to have as much impact as the internet had at the beginning of the century. Twelve months later, we can only confirm that the opportunities that we see have been driven by AI continue to grow and continue to be more impactful.”

Let’s dive into the exciting new AI-driven innovations that HP has introduced, transforming how we work, create, and play.

AI-Powered Business Systems: EliteBook and EliteDesk Redesign

The HP EliteBook 8 Series has undergone a complete redesign, focusing on mainstream enterprise users who require both power and sustainability. These systems are now equipped with AI-powered productivity tools that enhance the user experience. The inclusion of Neural Processing Units (NPUs) in select models has resulted in remarkable improvements: up to 224% better power efficiency and 43 times faster AI image generation compared to previous models without NPUs.

The HP EliteDesk 8 Series brings similar AI capabilities to business desktops. Notably, this lineup is the world’s first business desktop PC collection offering quantum computer hack protection. HP combines high performance with lower power consumption, helping businesses reduce operational costs while staying secure in a rapidly advancing technological landscape.

Moreover, the HP EliteStudio 8 AiO G1i integrates KVM capabilities, allowing users to switch seamlessly between desktop and laptop workstations via a single cable connection. This innovation caters to mobile office workers, offering a highly efficient, versatile workspace.

Expanding the Consumer Portfolio for Creatives and Students

HP's consumer portfolio has been expanded with the introduction of the OmniBook X Series—a powerful collection designed for creative professionals. The series includes a 14-inch convertible device that is perfect for ideation and drawing, alongside a 17.3-inch clamshell model for more intensive creative projects.

The OmniBook 7 Series targets power users in academic or professional environments, while the OmniBook 5 Series is ideal for families and students. With options for streaming, light gaming, and personal productivity, these devices feature Intel Ultra or AMD Ryzen processors, ensuring flexibility in performance and configurations across different needs.

Gaming PCs Get AI Optimisation and Enhanced Portability

The gaming PC landscape is also getting an upgrade with HP’s refreshed OMEN and HyperX brands. HP has introduced two new gaming laptops that prioritize portability without compromising on performance:

HP OMEN 16 Slim – Designed for on-the-go gamers, this laptop comes with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU, delivering high-fidelity graphics and unparalleled processing power.HP OMEN Transcend 14 – A refreshed model designed to maximize power efficiency while maintaining top-tier performance for mobile gamers and content creators. The Transcend 14 provides a 25% increase in power efficiency, offering gamers the best of both worlds.

In addition to the hardware upgrades, HP is integrating OMEN AI into its gaming and consumer PCs. The AI automatically adjusts settings to optimize performance based on user preferences and game requirements. Available on all HP gaming systems, OMEN AI eliminates the need for manual adjustments, ensuring an optimal gaming experience every time.

HP is also pushing the envelope in audio quality with the new HyperX Cloud III S wireless gaming headset. The headset promises up to 120 hours of battery life in 2.4GHz mode and up to 200 hours in Bluetooth mode. HyperX-tuned acoustics deliver crystal-clear audio, while the flexible design allows for customization of earcup plates and mic options.

AI-Driven Software to Enhance Productivity and Security

HP’s commitment to AI goes beyond hardware, as it introduces exclusive AI software for its consumer and commercial devices. Key features include:

1. HP AI Companion

A research assistant powered by AI, the HP AI Companion provides instant answers and secured file analysis—even when offline. Planned updates will introduce intuitive voice and text commands alongside keylogger protections, enhancing both productivity and data security.

2. HP Go

Designed for mobile professionals, HP Go ensures global connectivity with automatic network switching across carriers. The HP EliteBook 6 G1q, powered by the Snapdragon X Series, will be the world's first AI PC to feature zero-touch multi-carrier 5G deployment.

3. Poly Camera Pro

The Poly Camera Pro now includes AI-powered features like Magic Background, streaming integrations, and presenter overlays. This software enhances remote communication with multi-camera support, customizable aesthetics, and auto-framing capabilities, turning any workspace into a professional studio.

Workforce Experience Platform (WXP): AI-Powered Insights for Businesses

HP is also enhancing its Workforce Experience Platform (WXP), a tool designed to improve IT operations and employee experiences. The latest updates include:

AI Sentiment Analysis: This feature analyzes free text surveys to measure and improve employee satisfaction.Fleet Explorer: An AI-powered tool that allows businesses to query device fleets in natural language, providing actionable insights into fleet management.Pre-Built Scripts, Alerts, and Dashboards: These tools help organizations effectively monitor device fleets and automate workflows.

HP’s Bold Vision for the Future

With the introduction of AI-powered EliteBook, OmniBook, gaming PCs, and a suite of advanced software solutions, HP is positioning itself as a leader in AI-integrated devices. The innovations unveiled at the HP Amplify 2025 Conference not only push the limits of performance and security but also focus on improving the user experience across a range of sectors—from business and education to creative and gaming industries.

As Enrique Lores aptly put it, AI’s impact is only beginning to grow. With its ambitious AI-driven products and services, HP is ready to lead the charge into a new era of intelligent computing. Stay tuned for the upcoming availability of these groundbreaking solutions in 2025.