HP’s EliteBook x360 1030 and EliteBook x360 1040 G7s come out this summer

HP’s premium line of business-class laptops under the banner of EliteBook 1000 series is being updated for mid-2020. The popular EliteBook x360 1030 (13.3-inch) and EliteBook x360 1040 (14-inch) are hitting the seventh generation (G7) of design and hardware, and with that comes the availability of 5G modems, and new refreshed specs.

Both new laptops are now 6.3 percent smaller, thanks to a reduction in that lower display bezel. HP now claims a healthy 89 percent screen-to-body ratio, which makes these EliteBooks look much more modern.

RAM is available up to 32GB (LPDDR4-2933) and up to 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD, which are impressive for such small Ultrabooks. HP is continuing with double security options too with fingerprint and infrared for Windows Hello.

Best online learning tools for kids: ABCmouse, Reading IQ, & more
Displays range from full HD with HP Sure View privacy screens (up to 1,000 nits of brightness), or a premium 4K UHD options with HDR400, touch, and 550 nits of brightness. There’s also a battery-friendly touch full HD display.

Battery life is also getting a bump with a claimed 29 hours of usage (from a massive 78.5Whr battery). Still, the EliteBook 1000 series has always had excellent and long last hardware, so putting it past 12 hours of real-world usage on a single charge seems doable.

Look for the new EliteBook x360 1030 (13.3-inch) and EliteBook x360 1040 (14-inch) to be available sometime in July. Pricing has not yet been disclosed.

Premium business

HP EliteBook x360 1030/1040 G6

Well-rounded, high-end business convertible

(Older model) It’s expensive, but HP has crammed a ton of business-oriented features into a slim convertible body. If you’ve been looking for a premium laptop to use as a business partner, the EliteBook x360 1040 G6 should definitely be considered.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *