Connectivity & ports (g8 typical)
2× thunderbolt 4 (usb4 type-c, 40 gbps,
optional smart card reader, nano-sim (wwan)
wi-fi 6 (intel ax201) + bluetooth 5.0
optional 4g/5g lte, nfc
other features
security: hp sure start, sure click, sure view (privacy screen on some), tpm, fingerprint reader, ir camera (windows hello), kensington lock
audio: bang & olufsen dual speakers + multi-array mics
keyboard: premium backlit, spill-resistant, programmable key
durability: mil-std-810h tested on many models
docking: full support for hp docking stations
generations snapshot
g1–g4 (2013–2017): haswell to kaby lake, more ports (including rj-45 on some), heavier designs.
g5–g6 (2018–2019): 8th gen intel, thinner, better displays (up to 4k), optional discrete gpu.
g7 (2020): 10th gen intel comet lake.
g8 (2020–2021): 11th gen tiger lake + iris xe –