•  Date Published: 17 Jun 2025
    • Intel Core i7-1185G7
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 13.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 256GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.21 kg (2.7 lbs)
    5.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.9 Portability Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.2 For Work Average
    3.5 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 256GB SSD
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 303.8 x 194 x 16.1 mm (11.96" x 7.64" x 0.63")
    • Weight
    • 1.21 kg (2.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD)
    • HDMI
    • 2.0
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Nano SIM Slot
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • 4x Multi-Array Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 4x Speakers, Bang & Olufsen
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
    11.96" x 7.64" x 0.63" Dimensions
    1.21 kg (2.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 13.3-inch laptop
    1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) +5% Weight

    Review

    HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 in-depth review

    In the past couple of years, HP has really done well to revamp its business notebook portfolio. In addition to the security features it always offered, the new devices look stunning.Yesterday, we reviewed the EliteBook x360 1040 G8, and today, we have its 13-inch sibling - the EliteBook x360 1030 G8. Essentially, it is a shrunk-down version of the former and keeps pretty much all of its features.In addition to that, you also get the Tiger Lake treatment, as you get the same hardware choices. Spoiler alert - the motherboard and the cooling are identical as well.Nevertheless, there is a reason for having a laptop lineup in different sizes. And the main reason behind this is to appeal to a bigger audience, as people are subjective creatures. This is why the manufacturer has chose[...]

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    Pros

    • Slim design with strong chassis.
    • Covers 89% of sRGB colors (IVO X140NVFC R0 (IVO8C78))
    • Very good battery life
    • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports and an LTE card slot
    • Supports PCIe x4 M.2 SSDs
    • Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (IVO X133NVFF R0)
    • IR face recognition + fingerprint reader + a proximity sensor that detects your presence
    • Optional Sure View system for the privacy of your work (IVO X133NVFF R0)
    • HP Rechargeable Active Pen inside the box

    Cons

    • Memory is soldered to the motherboard
    • Lacks an SD card slot
    • Nonuniform luminance across the area of the display (IVO X133NVFF R0)
    • Color accuracy is off (IVO X133NVFF R0)

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    It comes as no surprise that there is no abundance of expansion ports inside this laptop. Thankfully, HP provides all its configurations with dual-channel memory, regardless of the capacity.Check out all HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate and battery To take this notebook apart, you need to undo all 5 Torx-head screws. After that, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool.2. Battery Unsurprisingly, this notebook uses the exact same hardware as its 14-inch sibling. This inclu[...]

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