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Spec
HP Elite x2 G8
HP Elite x2 1012 G1
Summary
LB Score
60
★
18
Value
78
★
11
Price
$451
$243
★
Use class
Mid Gaming
Budget Office
Screen
Diagonal
13
12.1
Resolution
1920x1080
1920x1080
Panel type
ips
ips
Brightness
400 nits
★
340 nits
Screen quality
50
50
Processor & graphics
CPU score
70
★
15
GPU type
iGPU
iGPU
GPU score
27
★
0
GPU rating
—
—
Memory
RAM (max)
64 GB
★
8 GB
RAM type
DDR4
DDR3
Storage
Storage (bus)
PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)
—
Battery
Capacity (Wh)
47.0 Wh
★
40.0 Wh
Autonomy (est.)
4.7 h
★
4.0 h
Chassis
Weight
1.69 kg
1.27 kg
★
Type
Convertible (2-in-1)
Convertible (2-in-1)
Release year
2020
★
2015
Verdict
Best overall: HP Elite x2 G8 · wins 22 of 29 parameter rows
Why HP Elite x2 G8 over HP Elite x2 1012 G1
- GPU score: 27 vs 0 (+27.4)
- RAM (max): 64 GB vs 8 GB (+56)
- Upgrade potential: 100 vs 13 (+87.5)
Is the $208 premium worth it?
Over 2 years, HP Elite x2 G8 costs ≈ $3.1/mo more to own than HP Elite x2 1012 G1 — extra depreciation $2.4/mo plus $0.7/mo the $208 premium could earn at 4.21%/yr (US Treasury 3-month bill, as of Nov 2, 2026).