HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) and HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 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 G8 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

vivid display colors

responsive touchscreen

strong security features

compact and portable

higher price point

limited port variety

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

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Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) and HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.69 cm x 21.85 cm x 1.49 cm 30.37 cm x 19.39 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.28 kg 1.21 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 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 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Privacy Technology - HP SureView Reflect
Features Ultra Slim Design, Corning Gorilla glass, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2133 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 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)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Hybrid HD/IR camera, HP Sure Shutter
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, 2 user-facing multi array microphones and two world-facing microphones
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 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 201
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)
Slots Micro-SIM card -
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
2 x USB 3.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
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 HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, Tile
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4
Compliant Standards - Low halogen
Repairability Index - 8.8 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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