New HP Elite Folio is supposed to offer 24.5 battery life

Jan 11, 2021 16:11 GMT  ·  By

The ARM push is real, and it doesn’t come down to just Apple. More and more companies are joining this new trend, and today it’s the turn of HP to take the stage with its very own ARM laptop.

Called HP Elite Folio and powered by the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 5 processor, the new ARM device is supposed to offer stunning battery life that exceeds one day. This is impressive, to say the least, though HP itself says the 24.5-hour battery life can be reached with local video playback, which means it’s likely to go lower if used for running various apps.

The laptop comes with optional 5G support and Wi-Fi 6, so on the connectivity front, it comes ready for new-generation action. It features a 13.5-inch display with the HP Sure Vie Reflect privacy panel, also offered as optional.

Going on sale next month

There are all kinds of extras available on this laptop, and the device can even support pen input, as it even comes with a dedicated cradle for storage and charging.

HP provides more information on this device in a press statement:

“Featuring a pull-forward form factor with a flexible, magnesium unibody design, the Elite Folio combines what people love about their phone, tablet, and PC all into one device. 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, 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.”

The company hasn’t provided any info on the pricing, but it said the sales are projected to start in February.