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 IntelCore i5, i7Optional vPro | 11th Gen IntelCore i5, i7Optional vPro | 11th Gen IntelCore i5, i7Optional vPro |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200Dual-channel | Up to 32GB LPDDR4x-4266Dual-channel | Up to 32GB LPDDR4x-4266Dual-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 inchesTouch and non-touchFHD (250 nits, 400 nits)Low Power (optional)FHD (1000 nits)HP Sure View | 13.3 inchesTouch, ambient light sensorFHD (400 nits)FHD (1000 nits, Sure View)4K UHD (400 nits) | 14 inchesTouch and non-touchFHD (400 nits)FHD, Low Power (400 nits)4K UHD, HDR (550 nits)Ambient light sensor |
| Pen | N/A | HP Rechargeable Pen G3Optional | HP Rechargeable Pen G3Optional |
| Ports | Two Thunderbolt 3Two USB-A 3.1HDMINano SIM3.5mm audioSmart Card reader (optional) | Two Thunderbolt 4Two USB-A 3.1HDMI 2.03.5mm audioNano SIM | Two Thunderbolt 4Two USB-A 3.1HDMI 2.03.5mm audioNano SIM |
| Audio | Two speakersBang & Olufsen tuningThree microphones | Four speakersBang & Olufsen tuningFour microphones | Four speakersBang & Olufsen tuningFour microphones |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.0Intel XMM 7360 4G LTESnapdragon X55 5GeSIM support | Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.04G LTE5GeSIM support | Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.04G LTE5G |
| Camera | Front-facing 720pHP Privacy Camera (optional) | Front-facing 720pHP Sure Shutter | Front-facing FHDHP Sure Shutter |
| Security | IR camera (optional)Fingerprint reader (optional) | IR camera | IR cameraFingerprint 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.
