HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 brings inking, Windows Hello, and durability for hip professionals

HP's consumer lineup is being flanked by its professional-class of laptops and PCs meant for enterprise usage. The EliteBook x360 1030 G2 is the latest version of this brand to bring Intel's latest along with some Wacom pen support, Windows Hello (fingerprint and facial), and a bevy of options to hit various price points and performance.

Like all x360 devices the 1030 G2 lets users switch between tent and tablet modes as well as lying flat or just being used as a standard laptop. That ability is also necessary for its included Wacom pen and Windows Ink support – something HP seems to be embracing in many of its recent releases.

HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 specifications

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CategorySpecs
Operating systemWindows 10 Home64, Pro 64
Processor7th Gen Intel Core i5-7200UIntel Core i5-7300Intel Core i7-7600U
Display13.3"diagonal FHD UWVA ultra slim with Corning GorillaGlass13.3" diagonal UHD UWVA ultra slim with Corning Gorilla Glass touch screen (3840 x 2160)
PrivacyHP Sure View integrated privacy screen, featuring 3M privacy technology
Memory16GB DDR4-2133 SDRAM
Solid-state drive128, 256, 360GB optional PCIe NVMe SSD or Sata
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 620
AudioBang & Olufsen tuned speakersHP Noise Cancellation microphones
WebcamFront-facing 720p IR WebcamWindows Hello capable
FingerprintTouch fingerprint sensor for Windows Hello
WeightStarting at 2.82lb (1.28kg)
Portsmicro SD, 1x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt, 2x USB 3.1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x external micro SIM
Battery57Wh Li-ion batteryUp to 16 hours
Dimensions12.48x8.6x0.59in31.69x21.85x1.49cm
Additional FeaturesDesigned to pass MIL-STD-810G testingOptional NFCCNC aluminum unibody frame, and diamond cut accents

For young professionals, the HP EliteBook looks like a fantastic choice for meeting the demands of the modern workplace while embracing Windows 10's signature features. Being a 'pro' device, it is not surprising to see HP boasts about the EliteBook's ports, which include a USB Type-C port with Thunderbolt, two USB 3.1 ports, one full-size HDMI port, a MicroSD card reader and a smart card reader.

Finally, HP's innovative Sure View integrated privacy screen is a neat feature that lets users flick a switch to help hide sensitive information from onlookers.

Update: The Elite Book 1030 is now available to purchase

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No exact word on a release date though the new EliteBook is expected to hit markets later this month starting at the $1500 price point.

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Daniel Rubino is the Editor-in-chief of Windows Central. He is also the head reviewer, podcast co-host, and analyst. He has been covering Microsoft since 2007, when this site was called WMExperts (and later Windows Phone Central). His interests include Windows, laptops, next-gen computing, and watches. He has been reviewing laptops since 2015 and is particularly fond of 2-in-1 convertibles, ARM processors, new form factors, and thin-and-light PCs. Before all this tech stuff, he worked on a Ph.D. in linguistics, watched people sleep (for medical purposes!), and ran the projectors at movie theaters because it was fun.