What you need to know
- HP launched the latest in its line of ProBook PCs at CES 2021.
- Each of the four new PCs are powered by AMD's Ryzen PRO 5000 chips.
- Availability runs from February through April, with pricing to be announced later.
Not content to roll out just one new line of work PCs, HP also unveiled a series of new ProBook laptops at CES 2021. These new ProBooks are meant to offer another alternative for mobile workers looking for power on the go. That's backed up by plenty of horsepower from AMD's latest Ryzen PRO 5000 series processors.
The new HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 is at the top of the refreshes, sharing a sleek design with its ProBook siblings. With AMD PRO Ryzen 5000 processors on board, you also get long battery life, Wi-Fi 6, 4G LTE, and more. There's also a privacy camera to keep things extra secure, along with an IR camera and fingerprint reader to lock things up with Windows Hello.
| Category | HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro |
| Processor | Next-gen AMD Ryzen PRO |
| RAM | Up to 32GB DDR4-3200 Dual-channel Upgradeable |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Integrated |
| Storage | Up to 1TB Gen 3x4 NVMe SSD Up to 512GB NVMe SSD 128GB Gen 3x2 NVMe SSD |
| Display | 13.3 inches 1920x1080 (FHD) Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nits Anti-glare, Low power, 400 nits Anti-glare, 250 nits |
| Ports | USB-C Two USB-A 3.5mm audio HDMI 2.0 SIM slot (optional) |
| Audio | Dual speakers Two microphones |
| Connectivity | Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 Realtek Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5 Intel XMM 4G LTE |
| Camera | Front-facing 720p HP Privacy Camera |
| Security | IR camera Fingerprint reader |
| Battery | 45Wh |
| Dimensions | 12.11 x 8.05 x 0.7 inches (307.6mm x 204.5mm x 17.9mm) |
| Weight | From 2.2 pounds (0.99kg) |
HP ProBook 445 & 455 G8
In addition to the ProBook 635 Aero G8, HP also unveiled the new ProBook 445 and 455 G8. From a design perspective, these look very much like the Aero, but aren't as light. You'll still get Ryzen PRO 5000 series processors here, along with upgradeable RAM, plenty of storage, and a nice selection of ports. Wi-Fi 6 is on board here as well, though they lack the option for 4G LTE connectivity.
| Category | HP ProBook 445 G8 | HP ProBook 455 G8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro |
| Processor | Next-Gen AMD Ryzen PRO | Next-gen AMD Ryzen PRO |
| RAM | Up to 32GB DDR4-3200 Dual-channel Upgradeable | Up to 32GB DDR4-3200 Dual-channel Upgradeable |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Integrated | AMD Radeon Integrated |
| Storage | 1TB Gen3x4 NVMe SSD Up to 512GB NVMe SSD 128GB Gen3x2 NVMe SSD | 1TB Gen3x4 NVMe SSD Up to 512GB NVMe SSD 128GB Gen3x2 NVMe SSD |
| Display | 14 inches 1920x1080 (FHD) Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nits Anti-glare, Low power, 400 nits Anti-glare, 250 nits 1366x768 (HD) Anti-glare, 250 nits | 15.6 inches 1920x1080 (FHD) Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nits Anti-glare, Low power, 400 nits Anti-glare, 250 nits 1366x768 (HD) Anti-glare, 250 nits |
| Ports | USB-C Three USB-A Ethernet 3.5mm audio HDMI 1.4b microSD reader | USB-C Three USB-A Ethernet 3.5mm audio HDMI 1.4b microSD reader |
| Audio | Dual speakers Two microphones | Dual speakers Two microphones |
| Connectivity | Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 Intel 9260 Wi-Fi 5 Realtek Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5 | Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 Intel 9260 Wi-Fi 5 Realtek Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5 |
| Camera | Front-facing 720p HP Privacy Camera | Front-facing 720p HP Privacy Camera |
| Security | IR camera Fingerprint reader | IR camera Fingerprint reader |
| Battery | 45Wh | 45Wh |
| Dimensions | 12.67 x 8.42 x 0.78 inches (321.9mm x 213.9mm x 19.9mm) | 14.15 x 9.21 x 0.78 inches (359.4mm x 233.9mm x 19.9mm) |
| Weight | From 3.03 pounds (1.37kg) | From 3.83 pounds (1.74kg) |
HP ProBook x360 435 G8
Finally, there's the HP ProBook x360 435 G8. This is a convertible version of the previous ProBooks, allowing you to rotate the screen between traditional laptop mode to a tablet mode. AMD's Ryzen PRO 5000 series chips are available here, along with Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
You'll still get a solid selection of ports, along with an IR camera and fingerprint reader to keep things secure.
| Category | HP ProBook x360 435 G8 |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro |
| Processor | Next-gen AMD Ryzen PRO |
| RAM | Up to 32GB DDR4-3200 Dual-channel Upgradeable |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Integrated |
| Storage | Up to 1TB Gen3x4 NVMe SSD Up to 512GB NVMe SSD 128GB Gen3x2 NVMe SSD |
| Display | 13.3 inches 1920x1080 (FHD) Touch Sure View, 1000 nits Low Power, 400 nits 250 nits |
| Ports | USB-C Two USB-A 3.5mm audio HDMI 1.4b microSD reader |
| Audio | Dual speakers Dual microphones |
| Connectivity | Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 Intel 9260 Wi-Fi 5 Realtek Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5 |
| Camera | Front-facing 720p Rear-facing 5MP HP Privacy Camera |
| Security | IR camera Fingerprint reader |
| Battery | 45Wh |
| Dimensions | 12.14 x 8.77 x 0.7 inches (308.5mm x 222.9mm x 17.9mm) |
| Weight | From 3.19 pounds (1.45kg) |
HP P34hc G4 Ultrawide monitor
Rounding things out is the launch of the new HP P34hc G4, a productivity-focused display with plenty of room to work with. The curved monitor is 34 inches, and it features a 3440x1440 WQHD resolution. It's not the brightest display in the world, coming in at 250 nits. However, you've got a pretty good selection of ports, including USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-A.
| Category | HP P34hc G4 |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 34 inches |
| Resolution | 3440x1440 (WQHD) |
| Aspect ratio | 21:9 |
| Panel type | VA |
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Contrast ratio | 3500:1 |
| Response time | 5ms GtG |
| Ports | USB-C HDMI 2.0 DisplayPort 1.2 Four USB-A 3.2 |
HP says that the ProBook 635 Aero G8 is expected to launch in April. The HP ProBook 445 G8, 455 G8, and ProBook x360 435 G8 are expected to launch in February. Finally, the HP P34hc WQHD Curved Monitor is expected to launch later in January.
Pricing will be announced closer to launch for the various ProBook models. The P34hc WQHD Curved Monitor will be priced at $450.
Dan Thorp-Lancaster is the Editor in Chief for Windows Central. He began working with Windows Central as a news writer in 2014 and is obsessed with tech of all sorts. You can follow Dan on Twitter @DthorpL and Instagram @heyitsdtl. Got a hot tip? Send it to daniel.thorp-lancaster@futurenet.com.
