HP
EliteBook 6 G1a Next Gen AI PC
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340CPU (Score: 19.583)
Radeon 840MGPU (Score: 3.786)
36VALUE SCORE
16 GBRAM
512 GBSTORAGE
14" DISPLAY
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HP EliteBook 6 G1a Next Gen AI AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 16GB RAM 512GB SSD 14" Windows 11 Pro Copilot+ AI Laptop
£1311.56
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HP EliteBook 6 G1a Next Gen AI AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 16GB RAM 512GB SSD 14" WUXGA Windows 11 Pro Copilot+ AI Laptop
£1311.56
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Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:6/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateEliteBook 6 G1a Next Gen AI PC is an ultra-portable productivity machine designed for business professionals and mobile power users, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 paired with 16GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £1311.56, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Its primary limitation is graphics-intensive 3D gaming, as the integrated GPU is tuned for battery efficiency rather than raw AAA gaming power.
Gaming Performance
4.0/10Work & Productivity
8.2/10Creation & Media
3.1/10Portability & Commute
8.5/10Key Strengths
- Fast multithreaded compute powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (19,583 PassMark score)
- Generous 16GB memory enables fluid multi-application workflows without slowdowns
Trade-offs to Consider
- Radeon 840M relies on shared system RAM; lacks discrete VRAM for demanding modern 3D games
- Features standard IPS display; lacks the true inky blacks and infinite contrast of OLED panels
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £1318.86).
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Colour namePike silver aluminum
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourSilver
- Form factorClamshell
- Market positioningPremium
- Country of originChina, Thailand
- Original brand nameHP
Display
- Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")
- Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeWUXGA
- Panel typeIPS
- Display brightness300 cd/m²
- Display diagonal (metric)35.6 cm
- RGB colour spacesRGB
- Colour gamut62.5%
- sRGB coverage (typical)62.5%
Processor
- Processor manufacturerAMD
- Processor familyAMD Ryzen™ AI 5
- Processor generationAMD Ryzen AI 300 Series
- Processor model340
- Processor cores6
- Processor threads12
- Processor boost frequency4.8 GHz
- Processor frequency2 GHz
- Processor cache16 MB
- Processor cache typeL3
Neural processor unit (NPU)
- Copilot+ PCYes
- Neural processor unit (NPU)AMD Ryzen AI
- Total processor performance up to59 TOPs
- NPU performance up to50 TOPs
Memory
- Internal memory16 GB
- Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory clock speed5600 MHz
- Memory form factorSO-DIMM
- Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 16 GB
- Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
- Maximum internal memory16 GB
Storage
- Total storage capacity512 GB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity512 GB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity512 GB
- SSD interfacePCI Express
- NVMeYes
- Optical drive typeNo
- Card reader integratedNo
Graphics
- Discrete graphics card modelNot available
- On-board graphics cardYes
- On-board GPU manufacturerAMD
- Discrete graphics cardNo
- On-board graphics card familyAMD Radeon Graphics
- On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon 840M
Audio
- Built-in speaker(s)Yes
- Number of built-in speakers2
- Number of microphones2
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution (numeric)5 MP
- Infrared (IR) cameraYes
Network
- Wi-FiYes
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Antenna type2x2
- WLAN controller modelMediaTek RZ616
- WLAN controller manufacturerMediaTek
- Ethernet LANYes
- Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- BluetoothYes
- Bluetooth version5.3
- Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
- USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity2
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version2.1
- Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity2
- Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
- Microphone inYes
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
- USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
Performance
- Temperature sensorYes
- Hall sensorYes
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceClickpad
- Numeric keypadNo
- Spill-resistant keyboardYes
Software
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
Brand-specific features
- HP speaker typeHP Dual Speakers
- HP segmentBusiness
- HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)199251941603
Battery
- Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)
- Number of battery cells3
- Battery capacity56 Wh
- Fast chargingYes
- Fast charging time (50%)30 min
Power
- AC adapter power65 W
- AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
- AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
- USB Type-C charging portYes
- USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Security
- Cable lock slotYes
- Fingerprint readerYes
- Smart card readerYes
- Password protectionYes
- Password protection typeBIOS, Power on
Certificates
- Compliance certificatesCECP, GS mark, CCC, RoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMI
Sustainability
- Sustainability complianceYes
- Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO, TCO10
- Sustainable technologies and materialsAt least 50% recycled metal; HP paper-based packaging is from recycled or certified sources; At least 20% post-consumer recycled plastic; At least 50% ocean-bound plastic; Low halogen; Bulk packaging available
Weight & dimensions
- Width318.6 mm
- Depth224.3 mm
- Height (front)1.09 cm
- Height (rear)1.7 cm
- Weight1.4 kg
Packaging content
- Keyboard includedYes
Logistics data
- Harmonized System (HS) code8471300000
Technical details
- General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URLhttps://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6126692-6126777-16?openCLC=true
Other features
- UNSPSC-code43211503
- Memory module typeSODIMM
- Manufacturer warranty1 year (1/1/0) limited warranty includes 1 year of parts and labor. No on-site repair. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)AD4M1ET#ABU
- Barcode (EAN)0199251941603