HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8vsHP ProBook 445 G7

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HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
EliteBook x360 1030 G8

Quick Stats

The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 delivers solid performance, making it hard to beat at its price point.
The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 boasts an impressive build quality with premium materials and sturdy construction.
The HP EliteBook's touchscreen display has limited viewing angles, making collaboration somewhat inconvenient.
The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 features a touchscreen display, convertible design, and advanced hardware capabilities smoothly.
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HP ProBook 445 G7
ProBook 445 G7

Quick Stats

The AMD Ryzen 7 700U APu delivers exceptional performance, outperforming Intel Core i7-10850H in various tests.
The HP ProBook 445 G7's build quality is solid and good, but not exceptional.
The HP ProBook 445 G7's average display is its only notable weakness among other capabilities.
The HP ProBook 445 G7 boasts an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, dual-channel RAM, and a dedicated Vega GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
Winner
#725
HP ProBook 445 G7
#727
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
#816
HP ProBook 445 G7
#172
Winner
Display
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
#682
Winner
HP ProBook 445 G7
#852
Performance
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
#679
HP ProBook 445 G7
#612
Winner
Build
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
#212
Winner
HP ProBook 445 G7
#614
Features
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
#373
Winner
HP ProBook 445 G7
#418

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
HP HP ProBook 445 G7
up to 32GB
up to 16GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 512GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
Intel Core i7-1185G7
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (R4000/5000, 15W)
1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8

Strengths

The laptop features an aluminum chassis that is really cold to the touch, making it ideal for hot-handed users.
It has a lot of features at this price point, making it hard to beat.
The fans are really quiet at full load, and it can handle demanding tasks.
The laptop's touchscreen display and convertible design make it versatile and easy to use.
The speakers are really good, allowing for an immersive audio experience.

Weaknesses

The display has limited viewing angles, making it difficult to share content with others.
The battery life is not mentioned in the review, but it's possible that it may not be ideal for heavy users.
The laptop's design makes it prone to overheating, although this is mitigated by the exhaust fans.
The webcam might be a bit basic compared to some of the newer laptops available in the market.
The display's brightness and color accuracy might not be as good as some other laptops in this price range.

HP ProBook 445 G7

Strengths

The HP ProBook 440 G7 offers pulsating performance thanks to its AMD Ryzen 7 700U APUs, which delivers exceptional performance on a mainstream business laptop.
The Vega 7 GPU provides a bit of light gaming capability and is complemented by good speakers that are normally found in consumer laptops.
The ProBook 440 G7 has a solid and well-built design, meeting the military standard 810G for withstanding shocks and bumps.
Upgrading to dual channel memory can make a significant difference in performance and is worth considering if you need more power.
The laptop's generous port selection includes multiple USB ports, an SD card slot, and an HDMI output.

Weaknesses

The display panel is average at best, with washed-out colors even on the highest brightness level.
Most of the ports are located on the right-hand side, which can be a problem if you have larger size USB sticks that cause issues with other ports nearby.
Battery life falls short of expectations, especially during heavy usage or gaming sessions.
The laptop's design does not prioritize aesthetics, and some users may find it unappealing compared to other laptops in the same category.
The Vega 7 GPU is not powerful enough to handle demanding games at high settings, although less demanding titles should run smoothly.
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HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8

The HP EliteBook X360 1030 G8 is a powerful laptop that stands out for its sleek aluminum chassis, which remains surprisingly cool to the touch. Its feature-rich design and impressive performance make it hard to beat at its price point. With a range of configurations available, including up to an Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB RAM, this laptop can handle demanding tasks with ease.

HP ProBook 445 G7

The HP ProBook 440 G7 is a solid mainstream business laptop that checks all the right boxes. Powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 700U processor, this device offers exceptional performance on a budget-friendly price tag. The Vega 7 GPU provides some light gaming capabilities, and the speakers are surprisingly good for a business laptop. With a robust build quality, plenty of I/O ports, and upgradeable RAM and storage, this laptop is well-suited for everyday office work and moderate use cases.

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