HP Elitebook X360 1030 G2 Laptop

Description:A versatile office and business notebook, the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 laptop is slim and well-equipped for its size and price.

• What's covered in this review

In this HP EliteBook x360 G2 review, we'll cover the basics of convertible x360 designs, provide a full rundown of the hardware and features, and give more details on your options for customization.And if you're not familiar with convertible laptops, we'll also explain what convertible means in laptop computers and how you can get the most out of a new 2-in-1 laptop because some features are particularly useful for certain scenarios and work modes.

• Meet the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 convertible laptop

The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 is clad in a precision-cut, silver CNC aluminum unibody frame with diamond-cut accents, and boasts a lot of functionality packed into its small build.From a convenient spill-resistant backlit keyboard with adjustable brightness to biometric security features, even its core convertibility features don't come at the cost of sacrificing space or performance.

• Compact and easy to carry or hold

This laptop is incredibly slim and measures just 15 mm thick from top to bottom. Overall, its body is 12.48 x 8.6 x 0.59 inches, which makes it easy to stow and go in just about any bag or carrying case you prefer. It may not be the thinnest HP laptop, but it's certainly in the running.

• Preloaded with Windows 10 Pro 64

If you're looking for a little more than just the standard OS, you'll be happy to hear each configuration ships preloaded with Windows 10 Pro 64. With the Pro version of Windows 10, you'll gain access to a variety of features that support stronger collaboration, manageability, and security across the board.

• Great touch functionality

As a convertible, this laptop offers superb touch functionality with options for extra display protection and stylus options including the HP Rechargeable Active Pen and WACOM AES PenYou'll also benefit from the core convertibility features, such as the option to work in any one of five basic modes. These include a traditional laptop mode and a more viewer-friendly tablet mode that we'll describe in more detail below.

• Extra security features

To offer some additional protection, the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 boasts hardened laptop security features that you can manage at your discretion. Starting with login authentication, you can set up as many as three authentication factors including fingerprint and facial recognition.The display's HP Sure View feature protects your information and activity from prying eyes, while a whole suite of new functions keeps your BIOS safe from attack. HP Sure Click improves your security while browsing the web, while HP Sure Run offers additional OS protection.

• Primary hardware specifications

Now we'll take a look at the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2's critical hardware components, such as its processor and displays options, among others, to give you a better idea of what's powering this versatile device.

• A range of processor options with integrated Intel HD Graphics

The HP EliteBook's starting configuration features the Intel® Core™ i5-7200U processor, but if you need something more powerful, you can upgrade all the way to the Intel Core i7-7600U. And when it comes to graphics, your options range from integrated Intel HD Graphics 620 - X3U19AV up to the more powerful Intel HD Graphics 620 - X3U21AV.

• Memory

You also have options to choose from when it comes to RAM.