The PC has never been more essential, so this year at CES 2021, HP Inc. is launching computing innovations essential to how and where people experience work and life. HP today unveiled new devices and solutions designed to power hybrid work environments and growing personal creative studios.
With half of
the global workforce still working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic,5 new
use cases for the PC are emerging for both consumers and employees remaining at
home. Since COVID, there has been a seven hour increase in time spent on
personal PCs.6 In some cases, this has resulted in an increase
in everyday creativity – with photography, writing stories or articles, and
live streaming being the top three activities among consumers.7 But
working and staying at home isn’t always simple, with only 30% of people having
a space where they can shut the door.8 Yet 72% of knowledge
workers want a hybrid remote-office model moving forward9 and
48% of Gen Z are considering an expansion of their freelance business in the
future,10 requiring solutions with enhanced collaboration and
micro-mobility features.
“While the PC is more essential than ever, what’s
most important of all is people. Our innovation engine continues to be grounded
in deep customer insights that help keep people connected, engaged, and contributing
in this new world,” said Alex Cho, president, Personal Systems, HP Inc. “We are
looking beyond the device people use to what will improve their experience –
from software that provides lighting control for video calls, peripherals that
enable a more customized experience, to how services can make it easier to
monitor and manage devices for a multitude of devices.”
Collaboration Beyond Expectations
The way we
work and where it happens has elevated the need for technology that keeps us
productive and collaborative. The ability to work together despite being apart
has never been more important. HP meets this need with the new HP Dragonfly G2
and HP Dragonfly Max with next-level collaboration.
The HP
Elite Dragonfly G2 gives people the freedom to move around the house
or the office as the world’s lightest compact business convertible11 with
a starting weight at less than 1 kg.12 It is also part of the
world’s most sustainable PC portfolio13 with striking finishes
and accents that incorporate recycled materials, including ocean-bound
plastics.14 The device offers incredible power through 11th Gen
Intel® Core™ processors15 and new Intel® integrated graphics
and allows users to stay connected through impressively fast 5G16 or
gigabit-class 4G LTE connectivity,17 with Tile™ now built in.18 The
striking Dragonfly Blue chassis is a convertible 2-in-1 with an easy-to-clean
design. New and improved features include crystal clear sound with Audio
by Bang & Olufsen, now AI-enabled to maximize the audio experience for
speech, music, and movies. HP’s new intrusion detection technology, HP Tamper
Lock, locks the PC if it has been physically opened or compromised and notifies
the user.19
The HP
Elite Dragonfly Max takes the Elite Dragonfly G2 beyond expectations
and provides a stunning experience perfectly designed for portability, amped up
collaboration, and seamless remote work. Available in Sparkling Black or
Dragonfly Blue, the Elite Dragonfly Max offers enhanced collaboration features
including: four wide-range microphones with AI-driven audio optimization, a 5
MP + IR camera for high quality video chatting, and an HP Eye Ease display blue
light technology with Eyesafe® certification, to work, surf, or chat without
burdening eyes.
The HP
Elite Wireless Earbuds are the world’s most advanced earbuds for
collaboration,21 with personalized audio tuning, adjustable
noise cancellation, and sound situation presets. Flow through the day with
earbuds that seamlessly switch from a conference call on a PC to listening to
music on a phone via the simple Windows® 10, iOS, or Android app. The Elite
Wireless Earbuds are expected to be offered as an option with the Elite
Dragonfly Max or available separately for purchase.
Ultimate Fluidity for Limitless Mobility and
Productivity
The HP
Elite Folio combines what people love about their phone, tablet, and
PC all into one device. It features a pull-forward form factor with a flexible,
magnesium unibody design, and vegan leather covering.22 Enabling
mobile professionals to stay connected, the device features the Qualcomm®
Snapdragon™ 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform delivering multi-gigabit connectivity
speeds with optional 5G connectivity,23 Wi-Fi 6,24 and
offers up to 24.5 hours of local video playback.25 Get up and
move around without missing a beat with a 76-degree field of view webcam, dual
microphone array, and high-definition speakers with Audio by Bang &
Olufsen. The 13.5-inch diagonal display features an optional HP Sure View
Reflect privacy panel,26 and a HD webcam with a built-in privacy
shutter for enhanced security. From work to home, the Elite Folio can adapt to
any environment with a fanless design and quiet keyboard. The device also
includes an always-ready HP Elite Slim Active Pen with an integrated charging
and storage cradle for quick access.
Light, Elegant, and Powerful
The HP
EliteBook 840 G8 Aero gives people the freedom to move and meet the
demands of their multi-task, multi-place workday. With a starting weight under
2.5 lbs.,28 this powerhouse comes equipped with 11th Gen Intel®
Core™ processors, integrated Tile™ capabilities,29 Wi-Fi 6,30,31 and
optional 5G LTE connectivity options.32 People can work
together even when apart with the integrated 720p HD camera, world-facing third
microphone, top-firing speakers, and AI-based audio. Part of the world’s most
secure and manageable PCs,33 the device hosts a variety of HP
security features to keep sensitive data safe, including an HP Privacy Camera
and optional HP Sure View Reflect to protect against visual hacking.34 The
design features a new magnesium chassis that contains 90% recycled materials,
recycled plastics, and 100% sustainably sourced packaging to reduce
environmental impact.35
Additional
new devices from HP include:
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HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 and the HP
EliteBook x360 1040 G8 transform to the workstyle of choice with a
powerful processor, strong security, an optional 5G connection.37
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HP Elite x2 G8 combines modern PC performance with pure
tablet mobility for professionals who desire freedom to work anywhere without
compromising on productivity, security, or privacy.
Insights-Driven Services
HP Smart Support helps customers improve their support experience by
securely providing device health insights and configuration data to HP Support
Agents to quickly review, diagnose, and troubleshoot device-related
issues.38 This new option can be pre-configured or downloaded
on select HP commercial devices.
HP Business Boost offers unique support for SMBs to help manage remote workers to be productive from wherever they are working with a simple solution for out-of-the-box PCs and printers.39
Unleash Creativity
The HP
ENVY 14 is a mobile personal creative studio, giving people the
freedom to create and stay connected from anywhere. The head-turning 16:10
optional WUXGA (1920 x 1200) multi-touch enabled IPS display allows for an 11%
greater viewing area than a traditional 16:9 laptop.40 This is
also HP’s first 14-inch diagonal laptop featuring color calibration with Delta
E <2 for color accuracy right out of the box.41 Easily
access and customize display settings depending on the creative scenario with
HP Display Control.42
Based on a
person’s workflow, customize the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors43 and
up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q design graphics44 via
four different settings in HP System Control. Stay cool while the creative flow
heats up with an advanced thermal solution using an IR thermopile sensor within
HP Performance Control. Allocate power between the CPU and GPU for the ultimate
in creator workflow with HP Dynamic Power. Achieve all this while experiencing
up to 16.5 hours of battery life to create confidently.45
The ENVY 14
includes a physical shutter for the webcam, a dedicated mute microphone key on
the keyboard, and features AI Noise Removal to intelligently mute background
noise when using speakers, headphones, or the microphone during video chats,
audio calls, and recordings. Easily and reliably transfer photos, videos,
documents, and more, wirelessly between PC and mobile devices with HP
QuickDrop.46
Designed for Productivity
The HP
M-Series FHD Monitors are designed for home workers and creatives who
need to be productive, with a slim design for a modern look and feel. Eyes stay
comfortable when working with always-on, low-blue light technology without
impacting color accuracy with Eyesafe® certification. Colors stay true-to-life
and vibrant when viewing content with 99% sRGB for a wider color gamut.48 The
M24f, M27f, and M32f FHD feature a three-sided borderless design with Full HD
for image clarity and wide viewing angles. Workspaces can stay clean and
organized with integrated cable management along the back of the stand to
reduce wire clutter.
The HP
E24u G4 and HP E27u G4 USB-C Monitors provide a clean desk solution
with quick and easy USB-C® connectivity that can power a connected laptop up to
65W. For home and office workers who need a simple multi-monitor configuration,
these displays offer daisy chaining, multi-port connectivity, four-way
ergonomics, and HP Eye Ease always-on blue light protection to assist with long
hours of productivity. With the display’s power button, wake up or put to sleep
your monitor and laptop, even when the lid is closed.
The HP
635 Multi-Device Wireless Mouse is the perfect, ultra-small travel
companion – from work to home with year-long battery life. Connect with up to
three different devices with the USB® nano dongle or connect up to two devices
using Bluetooth® for uninterrupted transitions between the PC and tablet.
Simplify workflow with four programmable quiet-click buttons that can activate
predefined commands such as undo and redo using the side buttons in up to 10
applications, including: Adobe® Illustrator, Adobe® Photoshop, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Sketch Up, Chrome,
and Zoom.
The HP
Renew Travel 15.6-inch backpack and laptop bag are sustainably made
with fiber materials obtained by recycling plastic bottles.52 These
lightweight bags travel comfortably with adjustable straps and multiple pockets
inside and outside of the bags to help with organization. Padded pockets and
elastic anti-theft zipper bands ensure adequate protection for up to a
15.6-inch diagonal laptop.
Pricing and Availability54
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HP Elite Dragonfly G2 is expected to be available in January.
Pricing will be available closer to availability.
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HP Elite Dragonfly Max is expected to be available in January.
Pricing will be available closer to availability.
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HP Elite Folio is expected to be available in February.
Pricing will be available closer to availability.
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HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 is expected to be
available in March. Pricing will be available closer to availability.
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HP Smart Support is expected to be available in March.
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The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 and
the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 are expected to be available in
January. Pricing will be available closer to availability.
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HP Elite x2 G8 is expected to be available in April. Pricing
will be available closer to availability.
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HP ENVY 14 is expected to be available in January via
HP.com for a starting price of $999.
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The HP M-Series FHD Monitors are
expected to be available in March via HP.com for a starting price of $139.
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The HP E24u G4 and HP E27u G4
USB-C Monitors are expected to be available in February for $219 and
$339, respectively.
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HP 635 Multi-Device Wireless Mouse is expected to be
available in February for $59.99.
· HP Renew Travel 15.6-inch backpack and laptop bag are expected to be available in February via HP.com for a starting price of $49.
For more
information about HP innovations announced at CES 2021, visit www.hp.com/ces2021. For press, please visit
the online press kit at the HP Press Center.
