HP EliteBook X Flip G1i Next Gen AI PC Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Hybrid (2-in-1) 35.6 cm (14") Touchscreen WUXGA 16 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Pro Silver

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For £2,850 ex-VAT, the HP EliteBook X Flip G1i is firmly in “buy it if you really mean it” territory. The big appeal is the premium 2‑in‑1 build and the business-grade polish you expect from the EliteBook line, plus Copilot+ features for teams that actually use AI-assisted workflows (summarising, drafting, meeting help, etc.). If you’re a sales lead, consultant, project manager, or anyone living on the move who benefits from tablet mode for notes on the go, this is the kind of machine that won’t feel like a compromise. It’s also the sort of device IT tends to like for standardisation—clean management and a sensible “work first” ecosystem.

That said, I wouldn’t buy this for the typical office “Excel + email” user, and I’d be cautious if most of your day is spreadsheets, browsing, and Zoom without much AI tooling—because you’re paying a lot for versatility. Also, hybrid/convertible laptops only make sense if people genuinely use the hinge and touchscreen workflow; otherwise, they’re just added cost and complexity. If you can justify it through your actual use (field work, frequent travel, regular meeting content, and real Copilot+ adoption), then yes—this is a strong, durable choice. If not, you’ll likely get better value from a more straightforward EliteBook and spend the difference on deployment, warranties, or user training.