HP refreshes EliteBook x360 1040 G9 and 830 G9 with 16:10 displays and 12th Gen Intel CPUs

HP unveiled the latest version of its signature clamshell business laptop, the EliteBook x360 1040 G9, at CES 2022. The latest version of the EliteBook convertible runs on twelfth Gen Intel processors, has an option for 5G, and supports up to 64GB of RAM. HP also announced the EliteBook x360 830 G9 today. Both laptops are expected to start shipping in March 2022, just pricing details aren't available at this time.

The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 is i of the best business laptops bachelor. The EliteBook x360 1040 G9 builds off that design, bumps up the internals to the latest generation, and vertically expands to a xvi:10 aspect ratio for its display. All signs signal to the latest EliteBook convertible earning a spot among the best laptops for business users in 2022.

The EliteBook x360 830 G9 received a similar refresh, including a taller 16:10 display and the latest processors from Intel.

HP EliteBook x360 1040 G9 HP EliteBook x360 830 G9

HP EliteBook x360 1040 G9

Category	HP EliteBook x360 1040 G9
Display	14" diagonal 16:10 WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS, 250 nits, touch 14" diagonal 16:x WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS Low power, 400 nits with HP Eye Ease, affect xiv" diagonal xvi:ten WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS, 1000 nits with HP Certain View Reflect, and HP Center Ease, bear upon
Processor	12th Gen Intel with vPro and Evo
Graphics	Intel
Retention	Up to 16GB 2x DDR5
Storage	Upwardly to 2TB M.2 PCIe iv.0 SSD
Front Photographic camera	5MP camera with separated 940nm IR camera
Security	Windows Hello IR
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 Optional: 4G LTE, 5G, NFC, Tile
Ports	2x USB-A iii.1 (1x charging port, 1/side) 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt four) 1s HDMI 2.0 Nano SIM slot Combo Headphone /Mic
Audio	4 Stereo Speakers with Discrete amplification, 73 dB / 400Hz two Mics, Bang & Olufsen, HP Sound Calibration
Battery	38Whr or 51Whr with Fast Charge
Dimensions	12.40 ten viii.86 x .71 in/.76 in (315 10 225 x 17.95/xix.2 mm)
Weight	Starting at 2.95 lbs. (1.34 kg)

HP EliteBook x360 830 G9

Category	HP EliteBook x360 830 G9
Display	13.3" diagonal xvi:10 1920x1200 IPS, 250 nits thirteen.three" diagonal 16:10 1920x1200 IPS Depression power, 400 nits with HP Centre Ease (optional Anti-glare) 13.3" diagonal sixteen:ten 1920x1200 IPS with HP Sure View Reverberate, and HP Center Ease
Processor	Intel twelfth Gen with Intel Evo
Graphics	Intel
Memory	Up to 16GB DDR5
Storage	PCIe 4.0 upwardly to 2TB SSD
Front Camera	Upwards to 5MP with auto-tracking
Security	Windows Hello IR, fingerprint reader
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth5.2 Optional: 4G LTE, 5G, NFC, Tile
Ports	2x USB-A 3.1 G1 (1x charging port, 1/side) 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) HDMI two.0 Nano SIM slot Combo Headphone /Mic
Audio	Stereo Speakers with Discrete amplification
Battery	38Whr or 51Whr with Fast Accuse
Dimensions	11.81 x eight.5 x 0.76 in (300 10 215 10 19.2 mm)
Weight	Starting at 2.9lbs (1.32 kg)

If you similar the look of the EliteBook x360 1040 G9 only prefer a traditional clamshell laptop, HP also announced the EliteBook 1040 G9 today. The two laptops have almost identical spec sheets apart from the fact that the x360 version is a convertible.

HP also announced several clamshell laptops from its EliteBook 800 G9 series and 600 G9 series at CES 2022.

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