HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) and HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook). 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 EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

sharp, bright display

solid build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

higher price point

limited port variety

moderate storage options

no dedicated GPU

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Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) and HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.69 cm x 21.85 cm x 1.49 cm 30.58 cm x 20.5 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.28 kg 1.27 kg
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 166 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Privacy Technology - HP SureView Gen3
Features Ultra Slim Design, Corning Gorilla glass, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) Ultra Slim Design, Direct Bonding technology, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA - triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio, 4 discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
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 200
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced
Controller - Intel XMM 7360 - M.2 Card
Max Transfer Rate - 450 Mbps
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 56.2 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Slots Micro-SIM card 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
2 x USB 3.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Skype, LANDesk Management Suite, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Spare Key, Bingbar, HP Client Security, HP Secure Erase, HP Security Manager, HP BIOSphere, HP Client Catalog, Absolute Persistence, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Device Access Manager, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP JetAdvantage Connect, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop
Features HP DuraKeys, HP SureStart, HP DriveLock, Pre-boot Authentication, 1 USB 3.1 charging port Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Sure Click, HP BIOSphere Gen 5, HP Client Security Gen 5, HP Sure Start Gen 5, HP Sure Run Gen 2, HP Sure Recover Gen 2, HP Secure Erase
Navigation Receiver - GPS/GLONASS
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years - on-site
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