




Refurbished HP ELITEBOOK X360 1030 G3 CORE I5 8TH GEN 8GB/256GB SSD
The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 is a premium ultraโportable 2โinโ1 convertible laptop (13.3โinch) built for business and professional use. In the refurbished configuration you mentioned (8thโgen Core i5, 8โฏGB RAM, 256โฏGB SSD), it offers decent performance for everyday workloads, excellent portability, businessโclass security/features, and a versatile design with a touchscreen that folds back for tablet or tent mode.
Processor (CPU)
8th Generation Intel Core i5 (Kaby LakeโR or related โUโโseries) โ e.g. i5โ8350U or similar.
Base clock around ~1.6โ1.7 GHz, with Turbo Boost up to ~3.6โฏGHz (varies by variant).
Memory (RAM)
8โฏGB RAM.
Type: LPDDR3โ2133 (or similar) in many units.
Storage
256โฏGB SSD (NVMe / PCIe M.2) in many refurb models.
Display
13.3โinch IPS touchscreen
Full HD (1920ร1080) resolution predominantly.
Some versions have 400โ700 nits brightness.
Form Factor / Build
Convertible โx360โ design, allowing laptop, tent, stand, and tablet modes.
Thin and light: ~1.25 kg (~2.76 lbs).
Graphics
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620.
Battery
4โcell, ~56.2 Wh battery in many models.
Good battery life in ideal conditions (business/light tasks).
Ports / Connectivity
USBโC ports (supports DisplayPort, Thunderbolt in some variants).
USBโA port(s).
HDMI output.
Wireless / Network
WiFi 5 (802.11ac).
Bluetooth (version ~4.2).
NFC in some models.
Security / Business Features
TPM security chip, fingerprint reader (depending on variant).
IR camera + Windows Hello support in some units.
Audio / Webcam
Full HD webcam with capabilities (some models include IR).
Multiple microphones (array).
Good speaker setup for a business laptop
Build Materials & Durability
Premium metal / aluminum chassis in many versions.
Designed for business use; better durability, hinge quality, etc.
Dimensions & Weight
Approx dimensions: ~โฏ306 ร 205 ร 15.8 mm.
Weight around 1.25โฏkg.
Cooling / Thermal / Fan Noise
As with many thin convertibles, under heavy load it may run warm and fans audible. (This is generalโit depends on condition of refurbished unit, thermal paste, etc.)
Limitations / What to Check in a Refurbished Unit
RAM is likely fixed / soldered or limited to max 16โฏGB (depending on variant). Upgrading may be difficult.
Battery wear: refurbished may have degraded battery capacity; check battery health.
Display options: some versions have โprivacy / Sure Viewโ screens (which impact viewing angles or visuals in certain modes).
Warranty / afterโsales support less than new device; check condition (hinges, screen, ports).
Performance limited vs modern CPUs / integrated graphics; good for productivity, office apps, light media tasksโnot for heavy gaming or GPUโintensive work.