HP’s new ProBook 440 and 450 laptops pack a plethora of security features

HP built its latest ProBook laptops to get long battery life and to be upgradeable.

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What you need to know

HP unveiled a massive lineup of laptops, desktops, and accessories at CES 2022. The ProBook 440 and ProBook 450 are among the newly announced devices and are set to start shipping in March 2022. The lightweight laptops are designed for commercial use and promise long battery life for mobile productivity. HP has not released pricing details about the laptops, but the company states that the devices should be available in March 2022.

The ProBook 440 and 450 include a long list of features that business users have come to expect, including biometric security options, a lock slot, and security software. HP also built support for HP QuickDrop, Tile, and HP Sure Admin into the devices. HP Sure Sense, HP Tamper Lock, and HP Sure Click should also help keep the laptops secure.

HP ProBook 450 15.6-inch

HP ProBook 440 14-inch

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Both memory slots in the ProBook 440 and 450 are upgradable, which should help futureproof the laptops a bit.

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