- HP has announced a new durable laptop series for 2022, called the HP Fortis.
- The lineup features reinforced ports and components and is designed to withstand mild drops and spills.
- The laptops come in Windows and Chrome OS varieties, with a starting price of $349.
A mere two weeks after it announced a slew of new products at CES 2022, HP is back with a new lineup of Windows 11 and Chrome OS laptops. HP says this new Fortis product line is designed around durability — evident from the MIL-STD and IP41 ratings present across the board. Moreover, the laptops feature mechanically reinforced corners, hinges, keyboards, battery covers, and USB-C ports.
HP isn’t positioning the rugged design as a premium feature — much of the lineup starts around $350–400. However, don’t expect fancy materials, as these laptops sport a grippy plastic exterior. Of course, that helps with durability and weight, so it’s probably a worthwhile tradeoff. All in all, HP says these attributes make it practical for students and blended learning environments, where wear and tear is inevitable.