HP announces two PCs, the 13.5-inch Dragonfly Folio G3, starting at $2,379, and 34-inch All in One, starting at $2,119, alongside a webcam and 4K display
HP's work PCs typically focus more on performance than clever features, but you can't accuse it of playing it safe this time around.
Context & Ripple Effects
HP has been building the Dragonfly line since the 2019 ultra-light EliteBook Dragonfly, while its desktop catalog has repeatedly used large-format all-in-ones, including the 2021 Envy 34 refresh. The new releases extend both premium tracks at once rather than concentrating on a single PC form factor.
The accompanying webcam and 4K display make the announcement a broader workspace lineup update, pairing HP’s higher-priced PCs with adjacent desk hardware.
First-order effects
- HP gives premium-PC buyers a new 13.5-inch Dragonfly option starting at $2,379 and a 34-inch all-in-one starting at $2,119, with separate display and webcam choices alongside them.
- The Dragonfly brand is pushed further upmarket versus the 2019 model’s $1,549 starting price, although the supplied coverage does not establish like-for-like configurations.
Second-order effects
- HP’s large-screen desktop range now has a newer premium option alongside its earlier 34-inch Envy systems, keeping all-in-ones active within a portfolio that also spans consumer and Chrome OS designs.
- Bundling attention around PCs, a webcam, and a 4K display lets HP present a more complete desk setup to buyers rather than relying on the computer alone as the purchase decision.
Third-order effects
- If HP continues refreshing both Dragonfly portables and 34-inch desktops, its PC strategy points toward maintaining distinct premium mobile and fixed-workspace tiers rather than converging on one form factor.
The trend: HP is sustaining a multi-form-factor premium PC portfolio, with portable Dragonfly systems and large all-in-ones evolving in parallel.