For many of us, our entire professional ecosystem is contained in a single laptop. Working from home — or moving between home and the office — can put a lot of mileage on the average work machine. Technology moves quickly, so it’s probably time for an upgrade if yours is starting to feel sluggish. Here is our list of the best HP laptops to improve your work display.
Best HP Laptops for Work
HP ProBook 440 G8 14″ Full HD Notebook Computer
The HP ProBook 440 sets the benchmark for work laptops. The redesigned aluminum chassis is sleek and compact — perfect for work that moves from place to place. Also integral to the design is an 87 percent screen-to-body ratio for plenty of viewable workspace, and a comfortable, quiet keyboard that makes typing a breeze.
Key Features:
- 11th Gen Intel i5 2.4GHz quad-core processor
- 16GB RAM
- Intel Iris Xe graphics
- 512GB SSD
- Protected by HP Wolf Security
HP EliteBook 840 G8 14″ Full HD Notebook Computer
The EliteBook 840 takes professionalism and privacy to the next level in a work notebook. This business PC features a reflective copper screen finish which, when viewed from an angle, appears unreadable. It also includes a tamper detection system if an unauthorized person attempts to open the laptop. Finally, the AI-based audio input system provides noise cancellation to keep sound clean and clear during video conferences.
Key Features:
- 11th Gen Intel i5 2.6GHz quad-core processor
- 16GB RAM
- 256GB SSD
- AI-based audio processing
- Protected by HP Wolf Security
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 14″ Full HD Mobile Workstation
The 14” HP ZBook is the company’s smallest and lightest yet. Achieve pro-level performance anywhere thanks to a fast Intel processor and NVIDIA T500 graphics card. The rich DreamColor display is bright and color accurate for an incredible level of detail — perfect for creative tasks like photo or video editing.
Key Features:
- 11th Gen Intel i5 2.4GHz quad-core processor
- 16GB RAM
- 256GB SSD
- NVIDIA T500 graphics
- DreamColor display
HP ProBook 450 G8 15.6″ Full HD Notebook Computer
The HP ProBook 450 delivers much of the same performance as the 440, with an improved i7 processor and a larger 15.6” screen. Bigger displays often compromise battery life, but HP rates the 450 at up to 12 hours and 30 minutes of use — just 15 minutes shy of the smaller 440.
Key Features:
- 11th Gen Intel i7 2.8GHz
- 16GB RAM
- 512GB SSD
- Quiet, responsive keyboard
- Protected by HP Wolf Security
HP EliteBook 840 G8 14″ Full HD Notebook Computer
Comparable to the EliteBook 840 above, this model doubles its solid-state disk space and amps up the processor to an 11th Gen Intel i7. You’ll still enjoy all of the hardware and software privacy protections from the EliteBook series with performance that rivals many work laptops in its class.
Key Features:
- 11th Gen Intel i7 2.8GHz quad-core processor
- 16GB RAM
- 512GB SSD
- AI-based audio processing
- Protected by HP Wolf Security
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 14″ Full HD Mobile Workstation
There’s a lot to love about the ZBook Firefly machines. They’re the most powerful work notebooks that HP offers. They’re also versatile beyond basic functions like using the Microsoft Office suite and video conferencing. This one, with an upgraded processor and a larger SSD, can easily multitask and handle large files.
Key Features:
- 11th Gen Intel i7 3GHz quad-core processor
- 16GB RAM
- 512GB SSD
- NVIDIA T500 graphics
- DreamColor display
- Spill-resistant keyboard with built-in drainage for minor spills
HP ProBook 450 G8 15.6″ Full HD Notebook Computer
The most affordable offering in the ProBook line, this particular 450 model borrows the 2.4GHz i5 processor from the 440 and reduces storage space to 256GB. It keeps its roomy 15.6” display from the more expensive version, which is a welcome tradeoff for many users. This work laptop is ideal if storage is less of a concern than screen real estate.
Key Features:
- 11th Gen Intel i5 2.4GHz
- 16GB RAM
- 256GB SSD
- Quiet, responsive keyboard
- Protected by HP Wolf Security
HP EliteBook 850 G8 15.6″ Full HD Notebook Computer
HP’s EliteBooks have a ton of features small businesses love, like enhanced security, competitive performance, and high-quality audio processing to ensure every meeting sounds its best. These features don’t come cheap, but by scaling back the processor and storage, this model actually increases its screen to 15.6” while significantly cutting cost.
Key Features:
- 11th Gen Intel i5 2.4GHz quad-core processor
- 16GB RAM
- 256GB SSD
- AI-based audio processing
- Protected by HP Wolf Security
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 15.6″ Full HD Mobile Workstation
It doesn’t get much closer to pro-level performance on-the-go than the ZBook series. Unlike the 14” versions, this work laptop includes a full-size numeric keypad which many users will find indispensable. The super-bright display keeps visuals intact and glare-free, even in harsh lighting. Bring power with you everywhere.
Key Features:
- 11th Gen Intel i7 2.8GHz quad-core processor
- 16GB RAM
- 512GB SSD
- Intel Iris Xe graphics
- Full-size numeric keypad
Conclusion
Work laptops optimize specs for general computing. They don’t need to run the latest AAA games on ultra and, these days, even the simplest notebooks have more than enough power for the office. The result is a computer that’s lightweight, affordable, and capable of getting the job done. One thing’s for sure: between the ProBook, EliteBook, and ZBook, HP produces an unbelievable variety of work laptops for a wide range of budgets and tasks.
