HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7vsHP EliteBook x360 1030 G8

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HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7
EliteBook x360 1040 G7

Quick Stats

The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7's performance is its strongest suit, handling tasks with remarkable ease and speed.
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 boasts a sleek and slim design with a silver exterior and sloping profile.
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7's display excels in color accuracy and vibrancy, but struggles with brightness.
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 boasts advanced features like Presence Aware and AI noise reduction technology.
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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.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7
#726
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
Winner
#725
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7
#822
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
#816
Winner
Display
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7
#696
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
#682
Winner
Performance
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7
#682
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
#679
Winner
Build
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7
#246
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
#212
Winner
Features
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7
#408
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
#373
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7
HP HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8
up to 32GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-10810U
Intel Core i7-1185G7
Intel UHD Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
N/A
1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7

Strengths

The laptop has a crisp and colorful 1920x1080 screen that's perfect for watching videos or browsing the web.
The keyboard is satisfyingly deep with a clicky response that feels like mechanical keys, making it a pleasure to type on.
The programmable key in the shortcut row at the top allows you to set up custom shortcuts for frequently used apps and tools.
The laptop's 10th generation Intel Core i7 processor makes it more than capable of handling demanding tasks such as video editing and gaming.
The battery life is respectable, with 14 hours and 23 minutes in our video rundown test.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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.
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HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7

In today's crowded laptop market, standing out can be a challenge. The latest HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 attempts to do just that with unique features like presence aware and AI noise reduction. This commercial laptop boasts a sleek design, crisp screen, and comfortable keyboard, but its true selling point lies in these innovative features. Can they deliver on their promise of convenience and clarity? I put the EliteBook 1040 G7 through its paces to find out.

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.

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