HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) and HP EliteBook x360 (1040 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 (1040 G8 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 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

high price point

limited port variety

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

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Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) and HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.58 cm x 20.5 cm x 1.58 cm 31.93 cm x 20.26 cm x 1.66 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 1000 cd/m²
Privacy Technology - HP SureView Reflect
Features - BrightView, Ultra Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP +PSR, Corning Gorilla glass 5
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Hybrid HD/IR camera, HP Sure Shutter
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers 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 G3 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
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, CNVi
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Type - Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Quiet Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - HEVC CODEC
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Included Accessories - HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch G3
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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), padlock loop
Features HP DuraKeys, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 4 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 - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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
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