HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) vs. HP Elite x2 (G8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Elite x2 (1013 G3)
HP Elite x2 (1013 G3)
HP Elite x2 (G8)
HP Elite x2 (G8)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) and HP Elite x2 (G8). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP Elite x2 (G8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite x2 (G8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive detachable design

vivid, bright display

solid build quality

responsive touchscreen

good security features

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) and HP Elite x2 (G8)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) vs. HP Elite x2 (G8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G8)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 23.15 cm x 0.79 cm 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 30 cm x 23.15 cm x 1.33 cm / 1.17 kg - tablet with keyboard
30 cm x 23.15 cm x 0.79 cm / 820 g - tablet
28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 1.42 cm / 1.17 kg - tablet with keyboard
28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm / 820 g - tablet
Weight 820 g 820 g
Case Material - Aluminum
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G8)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 13" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000 (3K2K) 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features Corning Gorilla glass 4, Low Power Ultra Slim bent BrightView, Corning Gorilla glass 5
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G8)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G8)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2133 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - Full HD (front)
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Dual stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3292
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio, 2 NXP TFA9894 discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G8)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G8)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Detachable keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, touchpad with gesture support, gesture function Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G8)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Systems Software Manager (free download), HP Velocity, HP BIOS Configuration Utility (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP JumpStart, HP Workwise, HP Noise Cancellation, HP JetAdvantage, HP PhoneWise, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen2, Ivanti Management Suite HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Smart Support
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G8)
Included Accessories Keyboard, USB-C power adapter, WACOM AES pen Keyboard, 65W USB-C power adapter
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 4, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Sure Click Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, built-in kickstand, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, Secured-core PC capable, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4
Compliant Standards Low halogen CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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