HP initiated the HP Elite X2 G8 2-in-1 detachable Windows tablet that had a 13-inches display, an extremely light design with the capacity to seamlessly change between a tablet, laptop, and standby mode. This switchable hybrid notebook has a faster processing chipset compared to its predecessor. The 11th-generation processor comes with a Core i7 Tiger Lake option,16 GB of RAM, and 128 GB to 2 TB NVMe SSD storage.
This laptop has other modern features such as an HP Elite slim active pen, a backlit keyboard that is removable, and an 8MP back camera. a 720p HD IR camera, built-in stereo speakers with HP dynamic audio system, for providing a modern AI-based audio experience. Moreover, it supports the Wi-Fi 6 with 2×2 MU-MIMO as well as Bluetooth connectivity alongside optional LTE and GPS.
HP Elite X2 G8 Key Specs & Features
- 13-inch WUXGA+ (1920×1280) / (3000 x 2000) IPS Touchscreen display
- 11th Gen Intel Core processors (Intel Core i5-1135G7 – Intel Core i7-1185G7)
- Integrated Intel Iris® Xe Graphics
- Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro
- 720p HD IR camera (User-facing), 8MP rear camera (world-facing)
- Up to 16GB RAM
- Up to 2TB SDD
- HP Premium Spill-resistant Backlit Keyboard
- Intel® AX201 Wi-Fi 6 (2×2) and Bluetooth® 5
- Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X55 5G modem
- Fingerprint Reader (optional)
- Dual stereo speakers with 3 multi-array microphones.
- HP 2-cell, 47 WHr Long Life Battery
- HP Elite X2 G8.
General Features
- OS: Windows 10 Pro-64-Bit
- Processor: 11th generation Intel Core processors (Intel Core i5-1135G7, Core i5-1145G7, Core i7-1165G7, Core i7-1185G7)
- GPU: Integrated Intel Iris® Xe Graphics
- Memory: 4 GB/ 8 GB/ 16 GB RAM
- Colors:Â Silver
- Dimension: 11.39 x 8.5 x 0.35 in (tablet); 11.39 x 8.74 x 0.56 in (tablet with keyboard)
- Weight: Starting at 1.83 lb (tablet); Starting at 2.58 lb (tablet with keyboard)
Other Features
This mobile 2-in-1 device has dual Bang and Olufsen branded stereo speakers. Hence, it offers crystal-clear audio when watching videos or picking up a call. It also comes with 3 Multi Array microphones for a comprehensive audio experience.
HP Elite X2 G8 additionally offers enough security features. They include a TPM, a webcam privacy shutter, IR facial recognition, an integrated privacy filter on the display, HP BIOSphere, HP Sure Start, BIOS, and so on.
Similarly, the notebook has remarkable sensors including an Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Gyroscope, and Magnetometer.
The HP laptop also has Wi-Fi 6 AX201 as well as an Intel XMM 7360 LTE-Advanced module for WWAN connectivity. Which is similarly inbuilt for wireless networking and Bluetooth 5.0 technology to access fast and credible connections in dense wireless settings.
Design
HP Elite X2 G8 has a hard aluminum body. It is sleek, slim, and ultra-light, measuring 11.39 x 8.5 x 0.35 inches with 1.83 lb weight in tablet form and 11.39 x 8.74 x 0.56 inch in laptop form while weighing 2.58 lb.
On the bottom half of its. back, and a kickstand that holds the tablet truly in place and opens to an angle of 155°. Using the kickstand, you can simply stand the device or a tablet to watch a movie. If not in use, the kickstand is flawlessly hidden in an enclosed tight place built to firmly hold it at the bottom half of the tablet’s back.
The HP Elite X2 G8 also has a slim 13-inch glass touchscreen display that spans to the edge leaving relatively tiny bezels around the corner. Similarly, it has a 720p HD IR camera at the front, while the back hosts an 8MP rear camera.
This 2-in-1 flagship device also comes with a detachable spill resistant keyboard with a backlight feature. Below the keyboard is the smooth plastic touchpad for easy navigation. So, you can turn the laptop into a tablet device to make working easy anywhere.
Moreover, the touch screens display is built to support the HP Elite slim active pen, that’s sold separately.
For Peripheral connectivity, the HP Elite X2 G8 comes with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB 3.1 Type-C port, and a nano-SIM slot.
Display
HP Elite X2 G8 is furnished with a 13-inch IPS LED touchscreen display with corning gorilla glass 5 to safeguard the screen from scratch. It has a WUXGA+ (1920×1280) resolution that has multi-touch functionality and an alternative UHD (3000 x 2000) display. This is a bit small than the 13.5-inch available on the HP Elite Folio.
The FHD IPS have a model with the SureView Reflect technology which maintains sensitive information visible on your computer screen. By making it hard for viewers to glimpse from the sides. It comes with up to 1000 nits of brightness, while the UHD model has up to 450 nits, to ensure you can enjoy your device even in bright sunlight.
HP Elite X2 G8 is equipped with a 10-point touch gesture that facilitates both display models to deal with concurrent touches from all fingers on both hands, encouraging a wide number of gestures and multi-touch controls.
Additionally, both models work with HP’s Active Pen stylus. Which is lightweight with 4,096 pressure points, and attaches to the tablet via Bluetooth. The HP Elite Slim Active Pen rapidly charges in the convenient inbuilt storage space above the keyboard.
Performance
The HP Elite X2 G8 is powered by an 11th-gen Core processor to deliver enhanced performance for effortless multitasking or entertainment. It has 4 different chipsets including; Intel Core i5-1135G7, Core i5-1145G7, Core i7-1165G7, and the premium Core i7-1185G7.
The premium model with the Intel Core i7-1185G7 has a 3.0 GHz base frequency, up to 4.8 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 12 MB L3 cache, 4 cores and supports Intel® vPro® Technology. On the other hand, the similar Intel core i7-1165G7 also offers up to 4 cores and 12 MB cache and clocks at 2.8 GHz base clock, up to 4.7 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost.
The Intel core i5-1145G7 offer 2.6 GHz base frequency, up to 4.4 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 8 MB L3 cache, 4 cores, and also supports Intel® vPro® Technology, while the i5-1135G7 offers up to 4 cores and 8 MB cache and clocks at 2.4 GHz base clock up to 4.2 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost.
To back up these CPUs is the Intel Iris Xe Graphics that far exceed the usually integrated experience, this laptop promises great visuals for game lovers.
Furthermore, the HP Elite X2 G8 offers up to 16GB RAM, as well as a storage card that can be configured up to 2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 TLC SSD.
For a smooth user experience, the Elite X2 G8 runs on Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) or the Windows 10 Home Single Language 64-bit operating system out of the box.
Battery
The HP Elite X2 G8 comes with an HP Long Life 2-cell, 47 Wh Li-ion polymer internal battery that can last up to 10 hours from a full charge. It also comes with a fast-charging capability, with a minimum of 65W charger, hence, you can raise the battery level to 80% in less than an hour
HP Elite X2 G8 Price
HP Elite X2 G8 price starts at $1,799.99, and may increase to more than $3,700 based on the laptop configuration.
Where to Buy HP Elite X2 G8
You can purchase it on HP’s official store and other third-party e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Jumia Kenya, and Jumia Nigeria.
Now you have all the information you need for HP Elite X2 G8, to make an informed purchase decision.Â
