What you need to know
- HP announced the HP EliteBook 840 G8 Aero, EliteBook x360 1030, and EliteBook x360 1040 G8 at CES 2021.
- The EliteBook 840 G8 Aero has HP Privacy Camera, optional HP Sure View Reflect, and other security features.
- The EliteBook 840 G8 should ship in March, and the other EliteBooks should be available this month.
As part of CES 2021, HP announced several new EliteBook laptops. The HP EliteBook 840 G8 Aero should start shipping in March, while the EliteBook x360 1030 and EliteBook x360 1040 G8 are set to come out this month. HP has not shared pricing details for the upcoming EliteBook laptops at this time.
The EliteBook 840 G8 is a 14-inch business laptop with optional 5G support and several security features. It has an HP Privacy Camera and has an option for HP Sure View Reflect, which helps prevent people from spying on your screen.
If you ever lose your EliteBook 840 G8, the laptop has integrated Tile capabilities, which allows you to locate your laptop.
The EliteBook 840 G8 runs on up to an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with optional vPro.
| Category | HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 | HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 | HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
| Processor | 11th Gen Intel Core i5, i7 Optional vPro | 11th Gen Intel Core i5, i7 Optional vPro | 11th Gen Intel Core i5, i7 Optional vPro |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 Dual-channel | Up to 32GB LPDDR4x-4266 Dual-channel | Up to 32GB LPDDR4x-4266 Dual-channel |
| Storage | Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe SSD | Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Display | 14 inches Touch and non-touch FHD (250 nits, 400 nits) Low Power (optional) FHD (1000 nits) HP Sure View | 13.3 inches Touch, ambient light sensor FHD (400 nits) FHD (1000 nits, Sure View) 4K UHD (400 nits) | 14 inches Touch and non-touch FHD (400 nits) FHD, Low Power (400 nits) 4K UHD, HDR (550 nits) Ambient light sensor |
| Pen | N/A | HP Rechargeable Pen G3 Optional | HP Rechargeable Pen G3 Optional |
| Ports | Two Thunderbolt 3 Two USB-A 3.1 HDMI Nano SIM 3.5mm audio Smart Card reader (optional) | Two Thunderbolt 4 Two USB-A 3.1 HDMI 2.0 3.5mm audio Nano SIM | Two Thunderbolt 4 Two USB-A 3.1 HDMI 2.0 3.5mm audio Nano SIM |
| Audio | Two speakers Bang & Olufsen tuning Three microphones | Four speakers Bang & Olufsen tuning Four microphones | Four speakers Bang & Olufsen tuning Four microphones |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 Intel XMM 7360 4G LTE Snapdragon X55 5G eSIM support | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 4G LTE 5G eSIM support | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 4G LTE 5G |
| Camera | Front-facing 720p HP Privacy Camera (optional) | Front-facing 720p HP Sure Shutter | Front-facing FHD HP Sure Shutter |
| Security | IR camera (optional) Fingerprint reader (optional) | IR camera | IR camera Fingerprint reader |
| Battery | 53Wh | 78.5Wh | 78.5Wh |
| Dimensions | 12.73 x 8.45 x 0.71 inches (323.6mm x 214.7mm x 17.9mm) | 11.96 x 7.63 x 0.66 inches (303.8mm x 193.9mm x 16.1mm) | 12.57 x 7.98 x 0.65 inches (319.3mm x 202.7mm x 16.6mm) |
| Weight | From 2.54 pounds (1.15kg) | N/A | N/A |
Apart from hardware specifications, HP hasn't share many details about the EliteBook x360 1030 G8 or the EliteBook x360 1040 G8 laptops. They both have optional 5G support, and HP highlights their security features.
