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HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 A premium 2-in-1 business flagship with 360° hinges, an optional privacy display and audio built for calls
Where the EliteBook 800 line is HP's premium business standard, the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 is the step above it — a convertible flagship you open as a laptop and flip into a tablet without switching devices. The G8 generation brings Intel 11th Gen, an optional Sure View privacy display and Bang & Olufsen audio. As a refurbished business laptop from ITR Bulgaria, it puts that class within far more reasonable reach.
Benefits
Why the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 is a strong pick among ultra-premium 2-in-1 business laptops as a refurbished laptop
One device, four modes
The 360-degree hinges give you laptop, tablet, tent and stand modes. Open it for spreadsheets, flip it to sign with a pen or present across the table.
Recycled hybrid chassis
The lid is CNC-machined from recycled aluminium and the base from recycled magnesium alloy. That keeps weight near 1.32 kg without the body flexing in your hand.
Sure View Reflect 1000 nits (option)
On select configurations, an integrated privacy panel that dims the screen for anyone looking from the side. It switches on with a key in landscape orientation, with no separate physical filter to fit.
Quad B&O speakers + world-facing mics
Four Bang & Olufsen speakers and forward-facing microphones with noise reduction. Your voice carries cleanly even when you take the call from a busy lobby.
HP Wolf Security platform
Hardware-hardened security in convertible form: HP Sure Start, Sure Run, Sure Recover, Sure Sense and Sure Click — rarely found outside the premium business class.
720p HD IR camera + HP Sure Shutter
An IR camera for face sign-in through Windows Hello, plus the HP Sure Shutter physical cover that closes the lens mechanically when the camera is not in use.
Dual Thunderbolt 4 + HDMI 2.0
2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 2× USB-A with charging and HDMI 2.0. Monitors, network and power over a single cable through a dock.
Intel Iris Xe graphics with 11th Gen Intel Core
The Tiger Lake platform brings Iris Xe — a clear step up from the UHD graphics in earlier convertible generations. Soldered dual-channel memory keeps it running at full speed.
Optional 4G LTE / 5G WWAN
On select configurations, mobile internet straight from the laptop. For people who work from a train, a taxi or a client office with no reliable Wi-Fi.
Sound value as a refurbished laptop
As a used laptop that has passed a technical audit and refurbishment, the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 opens up the ultra-premium convertible class at a price a new equivalent rarely reaches.
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8: HP's 14″ convertible business flagship
The premium end of the 14-inch convertible business laptop segment in this generation comes down to three names that corporate IT departments line up side by side: the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8, the Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6. These are the three ultra-premium flagships in 2-in-1 form, with similar weight, premium materials and a comparable set of display options. On paper they are hard to tell apart. In practice each leans on a different priority, and this is where HP picks its own path: an optional privacy display that switches on with a key, and audio designed for people who spend the day on calls.
A little context helps place this model. EliteBook is the business line HP built as its more serious, more secure and better-made tier, a class above the higher-volume ProBook series. The x360 1000 line sits at the top of that ladder: a convertible flagship HP positions directly against the Lenovo X1 Yoga and the Dell Latitude 9000. When HP first put a top-tier convertible into a 14-inch size, it opened a new niche — a machine with the full business feature set of an EliteBook, but with 360-degree hinges that turn it into a tablet. The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 carries that idea into the Tiger Lake generation. In practice it means this: you open it as a laptop for email and spreadsheets, then rotate it into tablet mode to sign a document with an optional pen or mark up a presentation in front of a client, without swapping devices mid-day.
Under the hood the G8 generation runs Intel Core 11th Gen (Tiger Lake) with Intel Iris Xe graphics — a clear step up from earlier convertible generations that relied on older UHD graphics. Memory is LPDDR4x-4266, soldered up to 32 GB and running in dual-channel mode. That is a compromise typical of thin convertible chassis, but it is also what keeps Iris Xe running at full speed. Storage is M.2 NVMe SSD up to 4 TB, with hardware encryption options (SED, TCG Opal 2). The chassis deserves a closer look: the lid is machined from recycled aluminium and the base from recycled magnesium alloy, a pairing that keeps weight near 1.32 kg and saves grams where they do not show, without the body flexing when you grab it by one corner. The display is a 14-inch 16:9 multi-touch panel with options from FHD up to 4K UHD HDR, and on select configurations a Sure View Reflect privacy panel at 1000 nits that looks dimmed from the side in landscape orientation. Audio is four Bang & Olufsen speakers with forward-facing microphones and noise reduction — the difference between a clear presence and a muddy sound when you join a meeting from a hotel lobby.
Behind the two names on the speaker grille stands nearly a century of history. In 1925, engineers Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen began assembling radios in the attic of the family house “Quistrup” near the Danish town of Struer. Their breakthrough came two years later with the “Eliminator” — a device that let a radio plug straight into the mains instead of devouring costly batteries. A century on, the same house — by now a byword for expensive sound — tunes the loudspeakers of business laptops. Your video call passes through an acoustic school as old as radio itself.
An honest word on the trade-offs. The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 is not HP's lightest convertible — the more compact HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 is 13.3 inches and starts near 1.21 kg, easier to carry if every gram in the bag counts. Soldered memory means the RAM configuration is chosen at purchase and cannot be upgraded later, and there is no full-size RJ45 port, so wired networking needs an adapter or a dock. There are also two battery configurations: the larger 78.5 Wh (4-cell) gives more hours away from a socket but does not support HP Fast Charge, while the standard battery relies on fast charging. Against the direct rivals the choice is about emphasis — the Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 offers thinner display bezels with its InfinityEdge design; the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 brings a taller 16:10 screen and Dolby Voice; HP answers with Sure View privacy and premium B&O sound. As a refurbished business laptop that has passed a technical audit and preparation, the EliteBook x360 1040 G8 puts an ultra-premium convertible within far more reasonable reach than a new equivalent — a used laptop that makes sense not only on price, but because it is a flagship business laptop backed by a real warranty and support from ITR Bulgaria.
Who it suits
Scenarios where the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 makes the most sense
C-level executives
A CEO who runs a board meeting in the morning and presents to investors in the afternoon: opens the laptop for the financials, flips it into tablet mode to sign a document with an optional pen, and, on a configuration with Sure View, leans on it when the neighbour on the plane gets too curious.
Premium legal and finance practices
A lawyer or financial adviser working with confidential contracts in a waiting room or a cafe. On a Sure View Reflect configuration, pressing a key dims the screen for a side glance when the display is in landscape orientation, and HP Sure Shutter physically covers the camera when it is not needed.
Presenters in a corporate setting
Someone who spends the day in meeting rooms and video calls. The four Bang & Olufsen speakers and forward-facing mics carry the voice clearly, and the screen rotates into tent mode for a demo across the table.
Business travel with one device for everything
A frequent traveller who wants a single device: a laptop on the plane, a tablet for reading, an optional 4G LTE / 5G modem for internet with a suitable plan and coverage without hunting for Wi-Fi, and a weight from 1.31 kg that does not drag in the carry-on.
Model highlights
14″ 16:9 multi-touch display
A touch panel with options from FHD up to 4K UHD HDR, and on select units a Sure View Reflect privacy panel at 1000 nits. An HP-rated 89% screen-to-body ratio, protected by Gorilla Glass 5.
Intel 11th Gen (Tiger Lake)
Core i5 or i7 with integrated Iris Xe graphics, vPro on select configurations. LPDDR4x-4266 dual-channel memory up to 32 GB and NVMe SSD up to 4 TB with SED / TCG Opal 2 encryption.
Quad Bang & Olufsen audio
Four speakers with HP Audio Boost and forward-facing microphones (two far-field) with AI noise reduction. Premium sound for video calls and for working outside the quiet office.
Connectivity: 2× Thunderbolt 4
2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 2× USB-A 5Gbps with charging, HDMI 2.0, audio jack and a nano SIM slot on WWAN configurations. No RJ45 — wired networking via adapter or dock.
HP Wolf Security platform
Sure Start Gen6 (BIOS protection), Sure Run Gen4, Sure Recover Gen4 with optional Embedded Reimaging, Sure Sense (AI malware protection), Sure Click and TPM 2.0 — a full hardware stack in convertible form.
Hybrid recycled chassis + 360° hinges
A CNC recycled aluminium lid and recycled magnesium base, around 16.5 mm thick. MIL-STD-810H durability testing. Weight from 1.31 kg with the full 2-in-1 construction.
720p HD IR camera + Sure Shutter + NFC (optional)
A hybrid 720p IR camera for Windows Hello with the HP Sure Shutter physical cover, operated from the keyboard, plus a fingerprint reader. NFC is offered on select configurations. (The 5MP camera arrives only with the G9 generation.)
A logical pick as a refurbished laptop
A widely deployed corporate flagship with long BIOS support from HP and easy-to-find docks and chargers. That places the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 well as a used laptop that has gone through refurbishment.
Refurbished by ITR Bulgaria: what value do you get?
Buying a refurbished business-class laptop makes the most sense when the device has gone through a standardised in-house refurbishment process and ships with a real warranty. That is how used laptops become refurbished laptops — a practical, dependable and professional alternative to new budget machines, or a far more reasonable buy than new premium equivalents.
- ✓ Technical audit and cosmetic assessment of the device against an internal standard
- ✓ Refurbishment, cleaning, quality improvement and configuration to a standard for repeat business use
- ✓ Use of original software and a prepared configuration appropriate to the model
- ✓ Packaging, a real warranty and model support from ITR Bulgaria
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Additional information
Where this model fits in the series ▼
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 belongs to the top class of HP's business portfolio — the EliteBook x360 1000 and HP Elite Dragonfly line, which sits above the premium EliteBook 800 series (830/840/850). Where the HP EliteBook 840 G8 is the standard 14-inch business laptop, the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 is its convertible flagship: the same business foundation, but with 360-degree hinges, a touch screen and higher-tier audio and privacy options. Below the EliteBook 800 sit ProBook 600 (mainstream) and ProBook 400 (entry business).
Within the convertible line there are two sizes: the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 (13.3″, more compact, from about 1.21 kg) and the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 (14″, larger screen and the option of a bigger 78.5 Wh battery). Above them, as an ultralight convertible flagship, sits the HP Elite Dragonfly G2.
The G8 generation runs on the Intel Tiger Lake platform (11th Gen) and follows the G7, which was the last convertible generation on the older Comet Lake. It is succeeded by the HP Elite x360 1040 G9, which has a 5MP camera and moves to a 16:10 screen. The G8 remains one of the widely circulated generations thanks to the long corporate lifecycle.
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 is not ideal if… ▼
- You want minimum weight and bulk — the laptop's starting weight is 1.31 kg. The more compact HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 (13.3″, from about 1.21 kg) or the ultralight HP Elite Dragonfly G2 are lighter.
- You do not need a touch screen and 360-degree hinges — if you only work in laptop mode, the standard HP EliteBook 840 G8 offers the same business foundation, often at a more reasonable price and with RAM upgrade.
- You need a memory upgrade after purchase — RAM is soldered LPDDR4x, in catalogue configurations of 8, 16 or 32 GB. The amount of memory is chosen at purchase and cannot be upgraded later.
- You rely on a full-size RJ45 Ethernet port straight from the chassis — the convertible format does not have one. Wired networking needs an adapter or a docking station.
- You need discrete graphics for video editing, 3D or CAD — the model relies on integrated Iris Xe. For those tasks, look at the HP ZBook series.
- You expect a guaranteed specific configuration (Sure View Reflect, 4K screen, 5G modem, battery type) — these options vary from unit to unit, so it is worth checking the specific device.
Choosing the right size and form factor ▼
13.3-inch convertible (HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8): more compact and lighter (from about 1.21 kg). A good fit when portability is the first priority. Trade-off: a smaller screen and a 54 Wh battery — the same as the 1040 G8's standard battery, but without its 78.5 Wh option.
14-inch convertible (HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8): more screen area for documents and presentations, and the option of a larger 78.5 Wh battery. The balance between tablet flexibility and working space.
Standard 14-inch laptop (HP EliteBook 840 G8): if you do not need touch and 360-degree hinges. The same premium business foundation, but with a clamshell body, SO-DIMM RAM upgrade and usually a more reasonable price.
Ultralight convertible (HP Elite Dragonfly G2): for people whose priority is minimum weight — premium, with 360-degree hinges and a tablet mode.
Construction: the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 is a hybrid chassis — a CNC recycled aluminium lid and a recycled magnesium base, around 16.5 mm thick, with 360-degree hinges. The series passes MIL-STD-810H durability testing.
Alternative models ▼
Within HP:
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 — the 13.3-inch convertible sibling from the same generation. More compact and lighter (from about 1.21 kg), with a 54 Wh battery and HP Fast Charge — a smaller capacity than the optional 78.5 Wh of the 1040 G8. The choice when portability matters more than screen area.
HP EliteBook 840 G8 — the standard 14-inch business laptop without 360-degree hinges. A different form factor for users who do not want touch: the same business foundation, SO-DIMM RAM upgrade, usually a more reasonable price.
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 — the previous generation on Intel 10th Gen (Comet Lake). A more affordable refurbished option, but with older UHD graphics instead of Iris Xe. A sensible pick on a tighter budget.
HP Elite Dragonfly G2 — an ultralight ultra-premium convertible from the same top tier. For people whose priority is minimum weight, without giving up convertible flexibility.
Cross-brand alternatives (14″, ultra-premium convertible, Gen 11):
Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 — Dell's convertible flagship. Thinner display bezels with its InfinityEdge design and a 16:10 ratio. Trade-off: no integrated privacy panel of the Sure View type.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 — the convertible peak of the Lenovo ThinkPad line. An aluminium body, a taller 16:10 screen and Dolby Voice audio. It also offers an optional hardware PrivacyGuard panel and has a different design character.
Note: do not compare the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 with HP ProBook or Dell Latitude 3000/5000 models — they belong to a different, lower business class with a different target group.
Refurbished by ITR Bulgaria: what value do you get? ▼
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 is a model where refurbishment by ITR Bulgaria follows a clear logic. HP designed the EliteBook series for a long corporate lifecycle — standardised components, thorough hardware documentation and MIL-STD-810H durability those includes the 360-degree hinges. That makes the technical audit and preparation of the device a job with a dependable outcome.
On top of that comes the wide corporate footprint of the EliteBook flagships: docks, original chargers and accessories stay available on the market years after launch. One detail specific to a convertible: the memory is soldered, so the RAM configuration is fixed at purchase — which is why it is worth confirming the exact unit before ordering. After it has gone through refurbishment, the model ships with a real warranty and support from ITR Bulgaria — a practical used laptop from the very top of the business class.
Frequently asked questions ▼
Is the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 a good choice as a used laptop?
Yes, and for a specific reason. The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 is the convertible flagship of the EliteBook line — a machine with the full business feature set, but also with 360-degree hinges, a touch screen and premium audio. Bought new, it sits among the pricier business laptops. As a refurbished laptop from the business class that has passed inspection and preparation, it opens up that class at a much more reasonable price.
What is the difference between the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 and the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8?
The main difference is size. The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 is 13.3 inches and lighter (from about 1.21 kg), with a 54 Wh battery. The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 is 14 inches — more screen area and the option of a larger 78.5 Wh battery. Both are convertibles with touch, the Sure View option and Wolf Security. The choice is between more portability (1030) and more working space with the option of a larger battery (1040).
What is the difference between the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 and the G7?
The G8 moves from Intel 10th Gen (the G7's Comet Lake) to 11th Gen (Tiger Lake) with Iris Xe graphics — clearly better integrated graphics and smoother work across several screens. The chassis and the convertible construction stay close. For hybrid work and video calls the difference favours the G8.
Is it suitable for working with confidential information?
Yes, and that is one of its strengths. On configurations with Sure View Reflect, the screen dims for a side glance at the press of a key when it is in landscape orientation — handy on a plane, a train or in a waiting room. HP Sure Shutter physically covers the camera, and the Wolf Security platform adds hardware protection at the BIOS level. It is worth checking whether the specific unit has Sure View, since it is an option.
What configurations are found on the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8?
The model comes with Intel Core i5 or i7 from the 11th Gen (some with vPro), LPDDR4x memory up to 32 GB and NVMe SSD up to 4 TB. On select units you may find: a Sure View Reflect privacy panel (1000 nits), a 4K UHD HDR screen, a 4G LTE or 5G WWAN modem, and the larger 78.5 Wh battery (which does not support HP Fast Charge). The IR camera for Windows Hello and the fingerprint reader are listed as standard in the specification. WWAN requires a suitable plan and coverage. It is worth checking the specific unit before ordering.