HP announces Dragonfly Pro laptops and Elite Dragonfly G4 at CES 2023
What you need to know
- HP just announced a Dragonfly Pro lineup of laptops aimed at prosumers and freelancers.
- The company also unveiled the Elite Dragonfly G4, which runs on a 13th Gen Intel Core processor.
- The EliteBook 1040 G10 and Elite x360 1040 G10 round out the new range of devices announced by HP at CES 2023.
HP just announced several laptops at CES 2023. A new Dragonfly Pro series featuring AMD Ryzen processors was announced alongside the HP Elite Dragonfly G4, HP EliteBook 1040 G 10, and HP Elite x360 1040 G10. Pricing and availability for the new Dragonfly, EliteBook, and Elite laptops has not been released at this time, but all of the new PCs are expected to start shipping in spring 2023.
The naming of the Dragonfly laptops is a tad confusing. The HP Elite Dragonfly G4 is aimed at full-time professional users, such as creators, while the Dragonfly Pro lineup is for prosumers, freelancers, and other consumers that need high-end performance. The “Pro” moniker refers more to high-end specs rather than a target audience, much like how the iPhone 14 Pro isn’t designed strictly for professionals.
The HP Dragonfly Pro runs on up to an AMD Ryzen 7 7736U CPU and AMD Radeon graphics. Other Ryzen 7000 series chips will also be available for those that don’t need as much power. The Dragonfly Pro supports HP’s platform management framework, which optimizes the laptop for performance or battery life. It also works with HP Presence software to enhance audio and video collaboration.
Owners of the Dragonfly Pro will be able to reach HP 24/7 live concierge support directly through one of four hotkeys. There are also hotkeys to change settings through the Control Center and open the device’s camera.
The HP Elite Dragonfly G4 has refreshed internals compared to its predecessor, but its design remains otherwise unchanged. That will be welcomed by many, as the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 received excellent reviews. Our editor-in-chief Daniel Rubino gave the laptop a perfect 5 out of 5 and said it was “the best 13-inch laptop [he had] ever used.” While earning that praise, the laptop also received high marks for its lightweight design.
The 13th Gen Intel Core processor inside the HP Elite Dragonfly G4 should bump performance by a noticeable margin, which is always welcome.
The HP Dragonfly G4, HP EliteBook 1040 G10, and HP Elite x360 1040 G10 all have features designed for hybrid work. A new multi-camera experience allows a user to show two camera feeds at once. This can be done through picture-in-picture mode or by presenting streams side-by-side.
Auto Camera select is also available, allowing PCs to swap to a camera that a person is facing at any given moment.
HP Keystone Correction makes it easier to read whiteboards and physical documents and HP Be Right Back supports changing a video feed to a still image when they’re taking a break or need to be off camera.
The new laptops also feature Intelligent Hibernate, which learns how a person uses a PC and hibernates at times of rest to save battery. Smart Sense optimizes the laptops’ thermals by using AI to adapt to usage patterns.
