HP EliteBook x360 1030 Series

HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4 7YL44EA

The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4 is a laptop designed for business and entertainment. Users can work or play with 360° of flexibility and the power and connectivity to keep them moving throughout their day. With the new 360-degree hinge, users are equipped for any occasion, as it brings four versatile modes, namely laptop mode, tent mode, tablet mode and stand mode, for flexibility in collaboration and productivity. Aside from that, it has cutting-edge security features which let users browse confidently, avoid visual hackers, and monitor and restore in-memory BIOS automatically. Whatever mode users choose to work with, they will enjoy great viewing quality from any angle up to 178 degrees. The high definition 13.3" FHD IPS BrightView WLED-backlit touch screen also features an up to 700-nit Ultra Bright Display, which is ideal for working under environmental lightings. For better outdoor visibility, the display also features the HP Anti-Glare Touch Display to give comfort to the eyes when users are working outside.

As for the hardware specifications, it has an Intel Core i7-8665U processor with Intel UHD Graphics 620. The processor is equipped with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which provides the computer with the power and responsiveness necessary to help productivity go further. The processor is paired with 8 GB of LPDDR3-2133 SDRAM and 256 GB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage. Having been designed for power workers, users can stay connected wherever they go with optional 4G LTE support. Furthermore, they can work continuously with a battery life of up to 17 hours and HP Fast Charge. As for connectivity, it comes with plenty of options, including two Thunderbolt ports (USB Type-C connector), a USB-3.1 Gen-1 port (charging), a headphone/microphone combo, HDMI 1.4 and an external Nano-SIM slot for WWAN. Users also get a crystal-clear audio experience with 3 microphones (2 front facing and 1 world facing), fine-tuning by B&O and HP Noise-Cancellation software. In conclusion, the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4 is a laptop built for security and collaboration. It has a great design and features. However, it does not come at a low price point, thus it is more suitable for professionals and business users.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

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HP EliteBook x360 1030 G7 review: Not quite the business
Source: Expert Reviews
In fairness, that’s what you should expect from a business laptop, and with a battery life of 9hrs 53mins in our video rundown test, support for Intel’s vPro and an excellent three-year warranty for parts and labour – upgradeable to on-site for £79 exc VAT – it will fit neatly into any fleet of managed laptops. Before you buy, though, make sure the intended users will make use of the privacy screen on their travels or you’ll be wasting money on a feature that in day-to-day use is a negative.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/08/2021

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Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

Intel UHD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2, 24 EUs) found on some Kaby-Lake-Refresh CPU models (15 W ULV series). Technically identical to the previous Kaby-Lake GPU called HD Graphics 620.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

i7-8565U: Whiskey Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Kaby Lake but produced in a further improved 14nm++ process). The four cores are clocked between 1.8 and 4.6 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading.

Intel Comet Lake:

i7-10810U: Comet Lake based low power hexa-core processor (technically identical to Whiskey Lake and still produced in 14nm++). The CPU cores can clock between 1.1 and 4.9 GHz with HyperThreading (12 threads). The integrated memory controller supports DDR4-2666 and using cTDP up/down the performance can be adjusted by the OEM (12.5 - 25 Watt possible, 15W default). The CPU supports vPro (as a difference to the i7-10710U).

i7-10610U: Comet Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Whiskey Lake and still produced on 14nm++). The CPU cores can clock between 1.8 and 4.9 GHz (unverified) with HyperThreading (8 threads). The integrated memory controller supports DDR4-2666 and using cTDP up/down the performance can be adjusted by the OEM (10 - 25 Watt possible, 15W default). Compared to the similar Core i7-10510U, the 10610U supports vPro.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

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89.5%: There are not very many models that are rated better. Most of the assessments are in percentage ranges below that. The tested product is not considered perfect, but the sources give a clear purchase recommendation.

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