HP's newest ProBook PCs are powered by AMD's Ryzen PRO 5000 chips

The new ProBook line is ready for work wherever you need it.

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.