One of the most powerful work laptops I've tested this year is not a ThinkPad or MacBook

• HP's 14-inch EliteBook X G1a features AMD's latest Ryzen AI Pro chip, starting at $2,184.
• It's a powerful enterprise laptop with lots of I/O, a sleek form factor, and comfortable keyboard.
• It's expensive, and can run warm under a heavy workload.

HP reorganized its laptop lineup last year, renaming its high-performance business devices to the EliteBook X series. The first laptop from this series I've tested is the 14-inch HP EliteBook X G1a, an impressive enterprise laptop with a lot to like, but a few considerations that make it unique. 

Also: I tested Lenovo's budget ThinkPad, and it's a no-frills workhorse ready for the workday

There are a few configurations of this laptop, the most premium featuring an AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor -- one of the most cutting-edge chips on the market right now -- and an OLED display, but the one ...