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HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 The 13.3″ convertible flagship from HP's premium EliteBook 1000 line
This is the aluminium 2-in-1 from HP's flagship EliteBook 1000 line — a machine that folds a full 360 degrees, starts at 1.21 kg and offers premium display options the more affordable convertibles don't have. As a refurbished business laptop from ITR Bulgaria, it brings that class within reach at a far more sensible price than new.
Benefits
What sets the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 apart in the premium 13.3-inch convertible class as a refurbished laptop
Aluminium unibody from 1.21 kg
The chassis is milled from aluminium, 16.1 mm thin, and starts at 1.21 kg — lighter and thinner than the convertible in the more affordable 800 line. Easy to carry between meetings without weighing down the bag.
360-degree hinges + optional active pen
Four modes — laptop, tablet, tent and stand — plus pen support. Sign a document straight on the screen in tablet mode, or flip the machine into stand mode during a presentation.
UHD OLED option — rare in the 13″ business class
Display choices reach UHD OLED (3840×2160, 100% DCI-P3) — a panel the 800-line convertible doesn't offer. For people who stare at this screen all day, the colour depth shows.
HP Sure View Reflect (optional)
On select configurations — an integrated 1000-nit privacy panel that dims the screen to side viewers in landscape orientation at the press of a key. Handy when you work with sensitive data on a plane or in a cafe.
Four Bang & Olufsen speakers
A quad Bang & Olufsen stereo setup plus world-facing microphones with AI noise reduction. Your voice comes through clearly on Teams and Zoom, even when the room around you isn't quiet.
720p HD IR camera + HP Sure Shutter
A camera with the physical HP Sure Shutter and an IR sensor for face sign-in via Windows Hello. On the 14-inch HP Elite x360 1040 G9 the camera is already 5 MP — here the video stays 720p.
2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps)
Two TB4 ports for single-cable docking, two external 4K monitors and charging. There's no built-in RJ45 — the thin chassis relies on a dock for wired networking.
HP Wolf Security platform
Hardware-hardened security: HP Sure Start Gen6 (BIOS protection), Sure Run, Sure Recover Gen4 and Sure Sense — features rarely found outside the business class.
54 Wh battery for all-day work
A 54 Wh 4-cell HP Long Life battery sized for a full working day, charged over USB-C from the bundled 65W adapter. Configurations with Intel Evo certification are also offered.
Flagship class at a more sensible price
As a used laptop that has passed a technical audit and refurbishment, the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 opens up the premium 1000 line well below the cost of a new equivalent — with a real warranty from ITR Bulgaria.
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8: the 13.3″ convertible of HP's flagship line
HP arranges its convertible EliteBooks into two tiers that run in parallel with the regular clamshell models. The HP EliteBook x360 830 G8 belongs to the 800 series — the mainstream business class. The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 and 1040 G8 belong to the 1000 series — the flagships. The gap between the two isn't cosmetic; it shows in chassis thickness, weight and display options. The x360 1030 G8 is the 13.3-inch flagship: an aluminium unibody that starts at 1.21 kg, with a 720p HD IR camera, while the later 14-inch HP Elite x360 1040 G9 already has a 5 MP camera.
The 1000 line has an origin worth telling. When HP set out to bring the ultra-thin design of its consumer Spectre x360 into a business shell, the EliteBook x360 1000 was born — early 1030 models were often described at the time as a Spectre x360 in business clothing. This is the line that first put a 1000-nit Sure View privacy panel into the class, and the one HP positions as the smallest-footprint 13-inch business convertible. So when you hold the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8, you feel a machine designed first as a premium object and only then loaded with corporate security and manageability — a combination that explains why it stays in demand as a refurbished laptop years later.
The very idea of a screen guarding its own secrets debuted in this very family. Until 2016, protection from curious eyes meant stick-on filters — a film you carry in your bag and lose at the worst possible moment. Then HP and 3M built the light control directly into the panel: thus was born Sure View, unveiled as a world first precisely on the HP EliteBook 1040 G3 and 840 G3. One key — and to the neighbor on the plane the screen simply goes dark. The machine you are holding is a direct heir of that premiere, carrying fourth-generation Sure View Reflect on configurations with that panel.
The chassis is milled from aluminium — a closed unibody 16.1 mm thick with 360-degree hinges, tested to MIL-STD-810H. At an HP-rated 89% screen-to-body ratio, the bezels around the 13.3-inch panel are slim, and the display choices reach UHD OLED (3840×2160, 100% DCI-P3) — something the more affordable HP EliteBook x360 830 G8 doesn't offer. Inside runs 11th Gen Intel Core (Tiger Lake) with Iris Xe graphics; the soldered dual-channel LPDDR4x memory is no accident — Iris Xe only reaches its full pace on two channels, so here it's guaranteed by default. Sound comes from four Bang & Olufsen speakers, and a 54 Wh 4-cell HP Long Life battery carries a full working day, charging over USB-C from the bundled 65W adapter.
The trade-off is clear and honest: the memory is soldered up to 32 GB and can't be upgraded after purchase. The cheaper HP EliteBook x360 830 G8 solders its memory too, so with these two EliteBook convertibles, SO-DIMM slots mean stepping to a clamshell. The x360 830 G8 is still the more affordable 13-inch convertible, though thicker (17.9 mm), heavier (about 1.35 kg) and FHD-only. There's also no built-in RJ45 — for wired networking the thin chassis relies on a Thunderbolt 4 dock. If you want a larger screen, the 14-inch HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 is the same line with a bigger display and an optional larger 78.5 Wh battery, but noticeably heavier. And against the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 (14″, 16:10) the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 is the more compact 13.3-inch choice. As a refurbished business laptop from ITR Bulgaria, the model brings this flagship 1000 line within reach at a far more sensible price than new — a used laptop that makes sense less for the price than because it's a brand-name business machine that has passed a technical audit, refurbishment and a real warranty.
Who it's for
Scenarios where the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 makes the strongest sense
Executives signing documents on the move
A managing director who gets a contract to sign mid-meeting folds the machine into tablet mode and signs right on the screen with the optional active pen — no hunting for a printer, no opening a laptop on a cramped table.
Senior-level presenters
A director moving between floors and meeting rooms values the 1.21 kg weight and stand mode — set the machine in front of a client, and the four Bang & Olufsen speakers do the job without an external speaker.
Premium legal practice
A lawyer reviewing confidential files on a train switches on Sure View Reflect with one key on configurations with that panel and dims the screen to the neighbour beside them in landscape orientation — while HP Wolf Security adds hardware and software protections depending on the configuration, operating system and available licences.
Hybrid work in a premium office
At the desk — one Thunderbolt 4 cable to a dock with two monitors. On the road — a 4G LTE configuration keeps the connection without chasing Wi-Fi, and a USB-C charge refills the battery between meetings.
Model highlights
13.3″ 2-in-1 in the premium EliteBook 1000 line
A convertible flagship from the 1000 series — the tier above mainstream 800. 360-Degree hinges, four modes and active pen support in an aluminium body from 1.21 kg.
Intel Iris Xe + 11th Gen Intel Core + LPDDR4x dual-channel
A Tiger Lake platform with Iris Xe graphics. The soldered LPDDR4x memory runs in two channels by default — and Iris Xe reaches its full speed precisely on dual-channel.
UHD OLED / Sure View Reflect display options
13.3″ 16:9 multi-touch, 89% screen-to-body according to HP. Configurations reach UHD OLED (3840×2160, 100% DCI-P3) or an FHD Sure View Reflect 1000-nit privacy panel, whose protection is designed for landscape orientation. According to HP, actual brightness is lower with touch or with Sure View active.
Bang & Olufsen quad + world-facing mics
Four speakers and forward-facing microphones with AI noise reduction and HP Audio Boost. Audio built for hours of video calls in an ordinary office.
2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps) + HDMI
Two TB4/USB4 ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery, plus two 5 Gbps USB-A ports with charging and a built-in HDMI 2.0b port. With a compatible dock you connect two external 4K monitors at the refresh rates the dock supports, over a single cable to the laptop.
HP Wolf Security platform
Sure Start Gen6 (BIOS protection), Sure Run Gen4, Sure Recover Gen4 with optional Embedded Reimaging, Sure Sense (AI), Sure Click, the physical Sure Shutter, and a discrete TPM 2.0.
4G LTE / 5G WWAN option + Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6 (AX201) and Bluetooth 5.2 as standard, plus an optional 4G LTE or 5G module with nano-SIM. Built-in mobile broadband is rare on the refurbished market and keeps you connected off-site.
A sound choice as a refurbished laptop
The aluminium build and MIL-STD-810H durability take a second life well, and the NVMe SSD is replaceable. That makes the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 a strong premium-class used laptop that has been through refurbishment.
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Refurbished by ITR Bulgaria: what value do you get?
Buying a refurbished business-class laptop makes the strongest sense when the device has gone through a standardised internal refurbishment process and arrives with a real warranty. That is how used laptops become refurbished laptops — a practical, predictable and professional alternative to new entry-level machines, or a far more sensible purchase than new premium equivalents.
- ✓ Technical audit and cosmetic assessment of the device according to an internal standard
- ✓ Refurbishment, cleaning, quality improvement and configuration to standard for repeat business use
- ✓ Use of original software and a prepared configuration appropriate to the model
- ✓ Packaging, real warranty and ongoing support for the model from ITR Bulgaria
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The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 is a refurbished business laptop from the flagship EliteBook 1000 line — a convertible that has been verified, prepared and delivered with a warranty from ITR Bulgaria. Browse current stock or get in touch for assistance.
Additional information
Where does the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 fit in the series? ▼
HP splits its convertible EliteBooks into two tiers. The HP EliteBook x360 830 G8 belongs to the 800 series — the mainstream business class. The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 and HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 belong to the 1000 series — the flagships. The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 is the 13.3-inch of the two flagships, while the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 is the 14-inch version with the same construction and an optional larger 78.5 Wh battery alongside a 54 Wh version.
Against the regular clamshell EliteBook 800 and 1000 models, the x360 is a build with 360-degree hinges and a touch screen — a different form factor for people who want tablet and stand modes, not just a classic laptop. If you don't need touch and rotation, the clamshell variants from the same series are simpler and usually lighter.
The G8 generation succeeds the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G7 (Intel 10th Gen). The later 14-inch HP Elite x360 1040 G9 has a 16:10 screen and a 5 MP camera, while the camera on the G8 stays 720p. The G8 remains a widely circulated generation thanks to the long corporate life cycle of the 1000 series.
The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 is not ideal if… ▼
- You want to upgrade RAM after purchase — the memory is soldered LPDDR4x up to 32 GB. SO-DIMM slots are missing on the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 and on the HP EliteBook x360 830 G8 a class below, but not on every 13-inch HP convertible. For RAM in SO-DIMM slots among the clamshell models of this generation, look at the HP EliteBook 830 G8 and HP EliteBook 840 G8.
- You need a built-in RJ45 Ethernet port — the thin 1000-series chassis has no network port; it relies on a Thunderbolt 4 dock or a USB-C adapter.
- You need discrete graphics for video editing, 3D or CAD — the model relies on integrated Intel Iris Xe. For those tasks, look at the HP ZBook range.
- You want a larger screen — the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 is the 14-inch model of the same line, with a higher starting weight and an optional larger 78.5 Wh battery alongside a 54 Wh version. For classic 13/14/15″ clamshells without rotation there are the HP EliteBook 830 G8/840 G8/850 G8.
- You expect a guaranteed specific option (UHD OLED, Sure View Reflect, 4G LTE/5G or a particular CPU) — these are factory options and aren't present on every unit. It's worth checking the specific configuration.
- You want a larger 14-inch screen — the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 is the same line with an optional larger 78.5 Wh battery alongside a 54 Wh version, more screen area and a higher starting weight.
Which size and form factor should you choose? ▼
13.3-inch convertible (HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8): the most compact 2-in-1 in the line, starting at 1.21 kg and 16.1 mm thick. A fit for frequent travel and work on the move, where bag bulk matters.
14-inch convertible (HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8): the same 1000 series with a larger display and an optional bigger 78.5 Wh battery alongside a 54 Wh version. A higher starting weight, but with more screen area — for people who want an all-round flagship.
Classic laptop without rotation: if tablet mode and touch aren't needed, the HP EliteBook 830 G8/840 G8/850 G8 (clamshell) are simpler in construction, but not necessarily lighter for the same screen size: the 13.3-inch HP EliteBook 830 G8 starts at 1.26 kg, versus 1.21 kg for the x360 1030 G8. The x360 form makes sense only when the 360-degree hinges and pen are actually used.
Construction: the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 is an aluminium unibody with 360-degree hinges, tested to MIL-STD-810H for durability. The touch screen is standard on the model.
Alternative models ▼
Within HP (the same convertible form factor):
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 — the 14-inch version of the same 1000 line. A larger screen with an optional bigger 78.5 Wh battery alongside a 54 Wh version, but noticeably heavier. The choice if you favour screen area over compactness.
HP EliteBook x360 830 G8 — the convertible from the 800 series (a class below). It is more affordable, but runs thicker (17.9 mm), heavier (about 1.35 kg) and stays FHD-only with no UHD OLED option; its memory is soldered too, up to 32 GB.
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G7 — the previous generation (Intel 10th Gen). A more affordable refurbished option with a similar build; the trade-off is the older platform and less current ports.
Cross-brand alternatives (ultra-premium business convertibles):
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 — a 14″ convertible with a 16:10 screen and Dolby audio. Larger and taller in aspect; the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 is the more compact 13.3″ 16:9 choice for the same kind of user.
Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 — Dell's tier-4 convertible with InfinityEdge and thinner bezels. A 14-inch class machine; a more direct rival to the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 than to the 13.3-inch 1030.
Note: the clamshell HP EliteBook 830 G8/840 G8 are not a direct alternative to the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 — they are laptops without 360-degree hinges, though touch configurations are available as an option — a different form factor for a different scenario.
Refurbished by ITR Bulgaria: what value do you get? ▼
For an ultra-premium convertible like the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8, refurbishment by ITR Bulgaria has a clear logic. The aluminium unibody and MIL-STD-810H durability take a second life cycle well — the chassis doesn't loosen the way glued plastic panels do, and the hinges are built for thousands of rotations. The NVMe SSD is replaceable, which allows the storage to be upgraded during preparation.
That turns a used laptop from the flagship 1000 series into a refurbished business laptop with real value: access to a class whose new price is significantly higher, but with inspection, configuration for repeat business use, original software and a warranty from ITR Bulgaria. For most buyers that is the more sensible purchase than a new premium equivalent.
Frequently asked questions ▼
Is the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 a good choice as a used laptop?
Yes, if you need a compact premium 2-in-1. This is a flagship from the 1000 series — an aluminium body, B&O audio, premium display options and HP Wolf Security. As a refurbished laptop, it opens up a class whose new price is markedly higher, with a real warranty from ITR Bulgaria.
What is the difference between the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 and the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8?
Both are from the same 1000 line; the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 carries a 54 Wh battery, while the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 offers both 54 Wh and a larger 78.5 Wh battery. The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 is the 13.3-inch — more compact and lighter (from 1.21 kg). The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 is the 14-inch — a larger screen, but noticeably heavier. The choice is between compactness and screen size.
What is the difference between the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 and the HP EliteBook x360 830 G8?
The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 is from the premium 1000 series; the HP EliteBook x360 830 G8 is from the mainstream 800. Both are aluminium 13.3″ convertibles with a 720p camera and B&O speakers, but the 1030 is thinner (16.1 vs 17.9 mm), lighter (from 1.21 vs about 1.35 kg) and adds a UHD OLED option. Both use soldered memory up to 32 GB (LPDDR4x on the 1030 G8, DDR4 on the x360 830 G8), so memory is not the deciding factor — the 1030's edge is the thinner chassis and the UHD OLED option.
Is the camera 720p, and why not 1080p?
Yes, the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 uses a 720p HD IR camera with the physical HP Sure Shutter and IR for Windows Hello. The later 14-inch HP Elite x360 1040 G9 already has a 5 MP camera.
What configurations does the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 come in?
The model comes with 11th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 (some with vPro), LPDDR4x memory up to 32 GB and an NVMe SSD up to 2 TB. On select units the following are possible: a UHD OLED display, an FHD Sure View Reflect privacy panel (1000 nits), and a 4G LTE or 5G WWAN module. The IR camera for Windows Hello and the fingerprint reader are listed as standard in the model's specifications. We recommend checking the specific unit.