HP laptops: from everyday 15-inch to EliteBook and ZBook
HP laptops cover home, office and professional use. For everyday tasks, the HP Laptop 15 and Notebook 15 models offer 15.6" screens with Intel Core processors, while the OmniBook 5 and OmniBook X step up with 16" and 14" screens, including a Snapdragon X Elite model. The HP 250R and 255R are practical 15.6" machines with Windows 11 Pro for small offices.
For business, ProBook models such as the ProBook 4 G1i and 445 G11 balance features and size, while EliteBook 6, EliteBook 8, EliteBook X and EliteBook Ultra models add premium builds, Intel Core Ultra or Snapdragon chips and, on some versions, Copilot+ PC features or Wolf Pro Security Edition. ZBook mobile workstations pair Intel Core Ultra processors with NVIDIA RTX PRO graphics, and the OMEN MAX 16 targets serious gaming with an RTX 5080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between HP EliteBook and ProBook?
Both are business laptop lines with Windows 11 Pro on most models. ProBook models, such as the ProBook 4 G1i, cover the essentials for office work. EliteBook models, such as the EliteBook 8 G1i or EliteBook X Flip G1i, step up with more premium designs, convertible options, up to 32 GB of memory and Copilot+ PC versions.
Which HP laptop is best for gaming or design work?
For gaming, the OMEN MAX 16 combines an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, 32 GB of memory and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. For CAD, 3D and other professional graphics work, the ZBook 8 and ZBook X mobile workstations use NVIDIA RTX PRO graphics alongside Intel Core Ultra processors and up to 32 GB of memory.
What is an HP Copilot+ PC?
A Copilot+ PC is a Windows 11 laptop with a neural processing unit, or NPU, powerful enough to run certain AI features directly on the device. In the HP range, models such as the EliteBook 8 G1i, EliteBook X G1i and EliteBook Ultra G1q carry the Copilot+ PC label, so check the product name when this matters to you.