HP Elite x2 G8 review

A business 2-in-1 tablet with capable modern hardware

The HP Elite x2 G8 (2020) is a business-class detachable 2-in-1: an Intel Core i3-1115G4 with 64 GB of RAM in a tablet form factor with a detachable keyboard. At about $451 it sits above the $356 category median for convertibles — in the budget tier rather than ultra-budget. The hardware is genuinely capable for the form factor: a modern dual-core CPU, Iris Xe integrated graphics that post a high-tier score, and a generous memory pool. The trade-off is the weight — at 1.69 kg it's slightly heavier than typical convertibles.

Where it shines: graphics, memory and performance

The i3-1115G4's integrated graphics post a score well above the convertible category median, the 64 GB of RAM lands in the "pro" tier, and the performance index is comfortably above median. The Elite x2 G8 is genuinely capable for office work, hardware-accelerated media and light creative tasks. The capability fit confirms: recommended settings on Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto V and Rainbow Six Siege are all in scope, plus Adobe Photoshop and Visual Studio Code.

The compromise: weight

At 1.69 kg the Elite x2 G8 sits slightly above the typical weight for a convertible tablet — buyers who plan to hold the device in tablet mode for extended periods will notice. The weight reflects the business-class build and the larger battery, but it's worth flagging for buyers comparing this to lighter consumer 2-in-1s.

Price trajectory

From an original $1,500 MSRP, the Elite x2 G8 has depreciated to about $451 today — an annual rate near 10.4%, reflecting the premium-tier original build. Projected forward, another two years bring it to roughly $362, a 19.7% drop.

How it compares

The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (Intel) ($410) and HP EliteBook 830 G8 x360 ($422) are the direct competitors in the dataset — both slightly cheaper business-class convertibles with similar capability. The Elite x2 G8's value case rests on the detachable tablet form factor; buyers who don't specifically need a detachable will find broadly comparable hardware for less in the Yoga or x360.

Bottom line

The Elite x2 G8 is fairly priced for the class for buyers who specifically want a business-class detachable 2-in-1 with capable modern hardware. The Iris Xe graphics, 64 GB of RAM and strong performance index are the selling points; the 1.69 kg weight is the trade-off. For buyers who don't need the detachable form factor, the ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 at $410 offers similar capability for less money.