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What you need to know
- HP's 1000 series EliteBooks are getting updated
- New 6-core Intel processors, and options for 5G.
- Expected to hit markets globally in July.
- Thinner bezels gives a 89 percent screen-to-body ratio.
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.
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HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7
| Category | HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
| Display | 14-inch FHD IPS, 1000 nits, touch, Sure View privacy screen 14-inch UHD HDR400 IPS, 550 nits, touch 14-inch FHD IPS, 400 nits, touch |
| Processor | 10th Gen Intel Core i5 and i7 processors (U series) with optional vPro Six cores |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Premium UHD graphics |
| Memory | 32GB LPDDR4-2933 |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Camera | 720p HD + IR camera |
| Security | Fingerprint sensor IR camera HP Sure View Reflect (optional) HP Security Suite |
| Connectivity | Intel AX201 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G Modem Intel XMM 7360 LTE-Advanced Built-in Tile module |
| Ports | 2x USB 3.1 Type-C w/ Thunderbolt 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging) 1x headphone/mic combo 1x HDMI 1.4 |
| Audio | Audio by Bang & Olufsen Premium dual stereo speakers with discrete amplifiers 4 Multi Array microphone |
| Battery | 54Wh or 78.5Wh |
| Dimensions | 31.93 x 20.27 x 1.66 cm; 12.57 x 7.98 x 0.65 in |
| Weight | Starting at 1.32 kg (2.9 lb) |
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HP EliteBook x360 1030 G7
| Category | HP EliteBook x360 1030 G7 |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
| Display | 13.3-inch FHD IPS, 1000 nits, touch, Sure View privacy screen 13.3-inch UHD OLED, 400 nits, touch 13.3-inch UHD HDR400 IPS, 550 nits, touch 14-inch FHD IPS, 400 nits, touch |
| Processor | 10th Gen Intel Core i5 and i7 processors (U series) with optional vPro |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Premium UHD graphics |
| Memory | 32GB LPDDR4-2933 |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Camera | 720p HD + IR camera |
| Security | Fingerprint sensor IR camera HP Sure View Reflect (optional) HP Security Suite |
| Connectivity | Intel AX201 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G Modem Intel XMM 7360 LTE-Advanced Built-in Tile module |
| Ports | 2x USB 3.1 Type-C w/ Thunderbolt 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging) 1x headphone/mic combo 1x HDMI 1.4 |
| Audio | Audio by Bang & Olufsen Premium dual stereo speakers with discrete amplifiers 4 Multi Array microphone |
| Battery | 54Wh |
| Dimensions | 30.38 x 19.39 x 1.61 cm; 11.96 x 7.63 x 0.63 in |
| Weight | Starting at 1.21 kg (2.68 lb) |
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.
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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.
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