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 HomeWindows 10 Pro | Windows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro | Windows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro |
| Processor | Next-gen AMDRyzen PRO | Next-gen AMDRyzen PRO | Next-gen AMDRyzen PRO |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200Dual-channelUpgradeable | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200Dual-channelUpgradeable | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200Dual-channelUpgradeable |
| Graphics | AMD RadeonIntegrated | AMD RadeonIntegrated | AMD RadeonIntegrated |
| Storage | Up to 2TB NVMe Gen3x4 SSDUp to 512GB NVMe SSDUp to 512GB NVMe OPAL2 SSD128GB NVMe Gen3x2 SSD | Up to 2TB NVMe Gen3x4 SSDUp to 512GB NVMe SSDUp to 512GB NVMe OPAL2 SSD128GB NVMe Gen3x2 SSD | Up to 2TB NVMe Gen3x4 SSDUp to 512GB NVMe SSDUp to 512GB NVMe OPAL2 SSD128GB NVMe Gen3x2 SSD |
| Display | 13.3 inches1920x1080 (FHD)Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nitsAnti-glare, Low power, 400 nitsAnti-glare, Touch, 250 nitsAnti-glare, 250 nits | 14 inches1920x1080 (FHD)Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nitsAnti-glare, Low power, 400 nitsAnti-glare, Touch, 250 nitsAnti-glare, 250 nits | 15.6 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 |
| Ports | Two 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) |
| Audio | Dual speakersBang & OlufsenThree mics | Dual speakersBang & OlufsenThree mics | Dual speakersBang & OlufsenThree mics |
| Connectivity | Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6Realtek Wi-Fi 5Bluetooth 5Intel XMM 4G LTENFC | Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6Realtek Wi-Fi 5Bluetooth 5Intel XMM 4G LTENFC | Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6Realtek Wi-Fi 5Bluetooth 5Intel XMM 4G LTENFC |
| Camera | Front-facing 720pHP Privacy Camera | Front-facing 720pHP Privacy Camera | Front-facing 720pHP Privacy Camera |
| Security | Smart Card reader (optional)Fingerprint readerIR camera | Smart Card reader (optional)Fingerprint readerIR camera | Smart Card reader (optional)Fingerprint readerIR 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.
