HP unveils new ProBook PCs powered by AMD's Ryzen PRO 5000 chips

Hp Probook 635 Aero G
Hp Probook 635 Aero G (Image credit: HP)

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.

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CategoryHP ProBook 635 Aero G8
OSWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
ProcessorNext-gen AMDRyzen PRO
RAMUp to 32GB DDR4-3200Dual-channelUpgradeable
GraphicsAMD RadeonIntegrated
StorageUp to 1TB Gen 3x4 NVMe SSDUp to 512GB NVMe SSD128GB Gen 3x2 NVMe SSD
Display13.3 inches1920x1080 (FHD)Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nitsAnti-glare, Low power, 400 nitsAnti-glare, 250 nits
PortsUSB-CTwo USB-A3.5mm audioHDMI 2.0SIM slot (optional)
AudioDual speakersTwo microphones
ConnectivityIntel AX200 Wi-Fi 6Realtek Wi-Fi 5Bluetooth 5Intel XMM 4G LTE
CameraFront-facing 720pHP Privacy Camera
SecurityIR cameraFingerprint reader
Battery45Wh
Dimensions12.11 x 8.05 x 0.7 inches(307.6mm x 204.5mm x 17.9mm)
WeightFrom 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.

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CategoryHP ProBook 445 G8HP ProBook 455 G8
OSWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 ProWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
ProcessorNext-Gen AMDRyzen PRONext-gen AMDRyzen PRO
RAMUp to 32GB DDR4-3200Dual-channelUpgradeableUp to 32GB DDR4-3200Dual-channelUpgradeable
GraphicsAMD RadeonIntegratedAMD RadeonIntegrated
Storage1TB Gen3x4 NVMe SSDUp to 512GB NVMe SSD128GB Gen3x2 NVMe SSD1TB Gen3x4 NVMe SSDUp to 512GB NVMe SSD128GB Gen3x2 NVMe SSD
Display14 inches1920x1080 (FHD)Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nitsAnti-glare, Low power, 400 nitsAnti-glare, 250 nits1366x768 (HD)Anti-glare, 250 nits15.6 inches1920x1080 (FHD)Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nitsAnti-glare, Low power, 400 nitsAnti-glare, 250 nits1366x768 (HD)Anti-glare, 250 nits
PortsUSB-CThree USB-AEthernet3.5mm audioHDMI 1.4bmicroSD readerUSB-CThree USB-AEthernet3.5mm audioHDMI 1.4bmicroSD reader
AudioDual speakersTwo microphonesDual speakersTwo microphones
ConnectivityIntel AX200 Wi-Fi 6Intel 9260 Wi-Fi 5Realtek Wi-Fi 5Bluetooth 5Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6Intel 9260 Wi-Fi 5Realtek Wi-Fi 5Bluetooth 5
CameraFront-facing 720pHP Privacy CameraFront-facing 720pHP Privacy Camera
SecurityIR cameraFingerprint readerIR cameraFingerprint reader
Battery45Wh45Wh
Dimensions12.67 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)
WeightFrom 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.

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CategoryHP ProBook x360 435 G8
OSWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
ProcessorNext-gen AMDRyzen PRO
RAMUp to 32GB DDR4-3200Dual-channelUpgradeable
GraphicsAMD RadeonIntegrated
StorageUp to 1TB Gen3x4 NVMe SSDUp to 512GB NVMe SSD128GB Gen3x2 NVMe SSD
Display13.3 inches1920x1080 (FHD)TouchSure View, 1000 nitsLow Power, 400 nits250 nits
PortsUSB-CTwo USB-A3.5mm audioHDMI 1.4bmicroSD reader
AudioDual speakersDual microphones
ConnectivityIntel AX200 Wi-Fi 6Intel 9260 Wi-Fi 5Realtek Wi-Fi 5Bluetooth 5
CameraFront-facing 720pRear-facing 5MPHP Privacy Camera
SecurityIR cameraFingerprint reader
Battery45Wh
Dimensions12.14 x 8.77 x 0.7 inches(308.5mm x 222.9mm x 17.9mm)
WeightFrom 3.19 pounds (1.45kg)

HP P34hc G4 Ultrawide monitor

Hp P34hc G4 Curved Monitor

Source: HP (Image credit: Source: HP)

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.

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CategoryHP P34hc G4
Screen size34 inches
Resolution3440x1440 (WQHD)
Aspect ratio21:9
Panel typeVA
Brightness250 nits
Contrast ratio3500:1
Response time5ms GtG
PortsUSB-CHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.2Four 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.

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