HP's new EliteBook 805 G8 series PCs are ready to go to work

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Hp Elitebook 845 G8 (Image credit: HP)

What you need to know

  • HP unveiled its latest line of EliteBook PCs at CES 2021.
  • The EliteBook 805 G8 series sports AMD's new Ryzen PRO 5000 series CPUs.
  • The EliteBook 835, 845, and 855 G8 are expected to launch in March.

HP today launched the latest entries in its EliteBook lineup at CES 2021. The new EliteBook 805 G8 series runs on AMD's latest Ryzen PRO 5000 series CPUs. It's available in three sizes as well, with the 13.3-inch 835 G8, 14-inch 845 G8, and 15.6-inch 855 G8.

The highlight of these new PCs is what's powering them. AMD's new Ryzen PRO 5000 series mobile processors bring a ton of extra power to these laptops to tackle any work tasks you can throw at them. They also include extras like Wi-Fi 6, optional 4G LTE, and HP's QuickDrop for connectivity between your phone and PC.

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CategoryHP EliteBook 835 G8HP EliteBook 845 G8HP EliteBook 855 G8
OSWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 ProWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 ProWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
ProcessorNext-gen AMDRyzen PRONext-gen AMDRyzen PRONext-gen AMDRyzen PRO
RAMUp to 64GB DDR4-3200Dual-channelUpgradeableUp to 64GB DDR4-3200Dual-channelUpgradeableUp to 64GB DDR4-3200Dual-channelUpgradeable
GraphicsAMD RadeonIntegratedAMD RadeonIntegratedAMD RadeonIntegrated
StorageUp to 2TB NVMe Gen3x4 SSDUp to 512GB NVMe SSDUp to 512GB NVMe OPAL2 SSD128GB NVMe Gen3x2 SSDUp to 2TB NVMe Gen3x4 SSDUp to 512GB NVMe SSDUp to 512GB NVMe OPAL2 SSD128GB NVMe Gen3x2 SSDUp to 2TB NVMe Gen3x4 SSDUp to 512GB NVMe SSDUp to 512GB NVMe OPAL2 SSD128GB NVMe Gen3x2 SSD
Display13.3 inches1920x1080 (FHD)Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nitsAnti-glare, Low power, 400 nitsAnti-glare, Touch, 250 nitsAnti-glare, 250 nits14 inches1920x1080 (FHD)Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nitsAnti-glare, Low power, 400 nitsAnti-glare, Touch, 250 nitsAnti-glare, 250 nits15.6 inches1920x1080 (FHD)Anti-glare, Low power, 400 nitsAnti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nitsAnti-glare, Low power, 400 nitsAnti-glare, Touch, 250 nitsAnti-glare, 250 nits
PortsTwo USB-CTwo USB-A3.5mm audioHDMI 2.0SIM slot (optional)Two USB-CTwo USB-A3.5mm audioHDMI 2.0SIM slot (optional)Two USB-CTwo USB-A3.5mm audioHDMI 2.0SIM slot (optional)
AudioDual speakersBang & OlufsenThree micsDual speakersBang & OlufsenThree micsDual speakersBang & OlufsenThree mics
ConnectivityIntel AX200 Wi-Fi 6Realtek Wi-Fi 5Bluetooth 5Intel XMM 4G LTENFCIntel AX200 Wi-Fi 6Realtek Wi-Fi 5Bluetooth 5Intel XMM 4G LTENFCIntel AX200 Wi-Fi 6Realtek Wi-Fi 5Bluetooth 5Intel XMM 4G LTENFC
CameraFront-facing 720pHP Privacy CameraFront-facing 720pHP Privacy CameraFront-facing 720pHP Privacy Camera
SecuritySmart Card reader (optional)Fingerprint readerIR cameraSmart Card reader (optional)Fingerprint readerIR cameraSmart Card reader (optional)Fingerprint readerIR camera
Battery53Wh53Wh56Wh
Dimensions12.11 x 8.05 x 0.7 inches(307.6mm x 204.5mm x 17.9mm)12.73 x 8.44 x 0.7 inches(323.3mm x 214.5mm x 17.9mm)14.15 x 9.19 x 0.75 inches(359.5mm x 233.6mm x 19.2mm)
WeightFrom 2.86 pounds (1.3kg)From 3.1 pounds (1.41kg)From 3.85 pounds (1.75kg)

Beyond their base features, the HP EliteBooks bring the company's raft of security features to the table, too. Those include HP Tamper Lock, which can lock the PC if it has been physically opened or otherwise compromised. HP Sure View Reflect keeps prying eyes off of your work by showing a reflective copper finish when the screen is viewed from the side.

HP says that the new EliteBook series is also environmentally conscious. They're build using ocean-bound plastics in the speaker enclosure, while the packaging is "100% sustainably sourced."

HP says to expect the EliteBook 805 G8 series to launch in March with pricing expected to be revealed closer to launch.

Dan Thorp-Lancaster

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