HP Inc. (HPQ) shares advanced Friday after the company expanded its computer lineup with AI-focused OmniBook models. HPQ rose 1.61% to $32.44, recovering from morning losses and holding most of its afternoon gains. The launch extends HP's push into high-performance computing aimed at creators, developers, gamers, and advanced users, part of a broader industry shift toward PCs with dedicated hardware for on-device AI workloads. Market research firms including IDC and Canalys have projected that the share of AI-capable PCs in overall shipments will grow substantially in the coming years, and HP, Lenovo, and Dell have all positioned AI PCs as a driver of a long-overdue refresh cycle following a post-pandemic slump in PC demand.

HP Expands Premium AI PC Lineup

HP introduced the OmniBook Ultra 16 and OmniBook X 14, both featuring NVIDIA RTX Spark and Windows. The two laptops support AI tools, creative applications, personal assistants, and demanding workloads. HP first previewed the platform at Computex in June before releasing fuller details. NVIDIA's Spark platform, also used in its DGX Spark desktop unit, is aimed at running AI models locally rather than relying on cloud services, an approach HP is betting will appeal to users who want responsive AI features and greater data privacy.

The OmniBook Ultra 16 is aimed at developers, creators, gamers, and entrepreneurs managing complex projects. Configurations offer up to 128GB of unified memory and one petaflop of FP4 performance. HP also added a tower hinge, larger heat pipes, and dual fans to sustain heavy workloads.

The laptop features a 16-inch 3K OLED display and speakers with smart amplifiers. Its 99Wh battery delivers up to 17 hours of use under HP's stated conditions. Fast charging can restore roughly 50% of capacity in about 30 minutes with supported equipment.

OmniBook X 14 Focuses on Mobility

The OmniBook X 14 brings these computing capabilities into a smaller, portable design. HP targets users who combine work, content creation, entertainment, and mobile computing. The system packs local AI functions, RTX graphics, and creator tools into a thin chassis.

For cooling, HP relies on thermal architecture, heat pipes, and optimized airflow within the body. The laptop includes an OLED display designed for strong contrast and detailed visuals, with HP aiming to preserve portability while supporting demanding tasks.

The OmniBook X 14 offers up to 15 hours of battery life under stated conditions. A 140W USB-C GaN adapter enables fast charging away from fixed power sources, and compatible charging can restore about 50% of capacity in approximately 30 minutes.

OmniDesk Extends HP's Desktop Push

HP also outlined its upcoming OmniDesk, extending the same computing strategy beyond portable devices. The compact desktop targets users running long tasks, local applications, and sustained workloads, and is designed to keep active processes running when users step away.

HP has not released full OmniDesk specifications, pricing, or final availability details. The company plans to share more information closer to the desktop's commercial release, leaving room for finalizing hardware features and positioning.

HP expects the OmniBook Ultra 16 to reach HP.com and Best Buy during the fall. The OmniBook X 14 is also slated to launch this fall through HP.com and other retailers. HP has not announced pricing for either laptop or the OmniDesk. Pricing and reviews arriving ahead of the fall launches, along with how these models stack up against competing AI laptops from Lenovo, Dell, and Apple, will shape how the expansion translates into sales.