HP unwraps new EliteBook PCs that are ready to work anywhere

HP's new EliteBooks are ready for work with AMD's latest CPUs.

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.

Category	HP EliteBook 835 G8	HP EliteBook 845 G8	HP EliteBook 855 G8
OS	Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Processor	Next-gen AMD Ryzen PRO	Next-gen AMD Ryzen PRO	Next-gen AMD Ryzen PRO
RAM	Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 Dual-channel Upgradeable	Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 Dual-channel Upgradeable	Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 Dual-channel Upgradeable
Graphics	AMD Radeon Integrated	AMD Radeon Integrated	AMD Radeon Integrated
Storage	Up to 2TB NVMe Gen3x4 SSD Up to 512GB NVMe SSD Up to 512GB NVMe OPAL2 SSD 128GB NVMe Gen3x2 SSD	Up to 2TB NVMe Gen3x4 SSD Up to 512GB NVMe SSD Up to 512GB NVMe OPAL2 SSD 128GB NVMe Gen3x2 SSD	Up to 2TB NVMe Gen3x4 SSD Up to 512GB NVMe SSD Up to 512GB NVMe OPAL2 SSD 128GB NVMe Gen3x2 SSD
Display	13.3 inches 1920x1080 (FHD) Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nits Anti-glare, Low power, 400 nits Anti-glare, Touch, 250 nits Anti-glare, 250 nits	14 inches 1920x1080 (FHD) Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nits Anti-glare, Low power, 400 nits Anti-glare, Touch, 250 nits Anti-glare, 250 nits	15.6 inches 1920x1080 (FHD) Anti-glare, Low power, 400 nits Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nits Anti-glare, Low power, 400 nits Anti-glare, Touch, 250 nits Anti-glare, 250 nits
Ports	Two USB-C Two USB-A 3.5mm audio HDMI 2.0 SIM slot (optional)	Two USB-C Two USB-A 3.5mm audio HDMI 2.0 SIM slot (optional)	Two USB-C Two USB-A 3.5mm audio HDMI 2.0 SIM slot (optional)
Audio	Dual speakers Bang & Olufsen Three mics	Dual speakers Bang & Olufsen Three mics	Dual speakers Bang & Olufsen Three mics
Connectivity	Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 Realtek Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5 Intel XMM 4G LTE NFC	Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 Realtek Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5 Intel XMM 4G LTE NFC	Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 Realtek Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5 Intel XMM 4G LTE NFC
Camera	Front-facing 720p HP Privacy Camera	Front-facing 720p HP Privacy Camera	Front-facing 720p HP Privacy Camera
Security	Smart Card reader (optional) Fingerprint reader IR camera	Smart Card reader (optional) Fingerprint reader IR camera	Smart Card reader (optional) Fingerprint reader IR camera
Battery	53Wh	53Wh	56Wh
Dimensions	12.11 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)
Weight	From 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.