HP Elite x2 1013 G3: Here Is Everything You Need To Know

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May 16, 2018

The HP Elite x2 1013 G3 is a detachable Windows tablet aimed at business customers. While it is more expensive than a lot of its competitors, it does offer a couple of unique features. Among those are a 13-inch display and HP’s Sure View technology which prevents other from reading your screen. Here is everything you need to know about the HP Elite x2 1013 G3.

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Highlights

13-inch display
Fast Intel Core 8th gen processors
Three USB C ports
IR Camera with Windows Hello
Fingerprint scanner
Keyboard cover
Active stylus

HP Elite x2 1013 G3: The Basics

The HP Elite x2 1013 G3 looks like a typical Windows tablet with its build-in kickstand, keyboard cover and active stylus. However, it is bigger than most. While typical detachables usually offer a 12-inch screen, the x2 1013 G3 has a bigger 13-inch display. Even though it is bigger, HP managed to fit it into the same size metal body as its predecessor.

It offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 or 3000 x 2000, depending on what you chose. A unique feature is HP’s Sure View technology which allows you to narrow the viewing angles. That way, neighbors on a train or plane won’t be able to read your screen. It works in landscape orientation only.

When ordering the 2-in-1 tablet, you can choose between several 8th gen Intel Core processors from an Core i3 dual-core up to a Core i7 quad-core chip. Additionally, you can get up to 16GB of RAM and an up to 1TB large SSD.

The Elite x2 1013 G3 offers three USB Type C ports in total. Two of those are Thunderbolt 3 compatible, while the other one is a USB 3.1 connector. You can use those to charge the device too. There are no additional ports.

On the back, we get a fingerprint scanner. However, an infrared camera with Windows Hello face recognition is build-in as well.

Full Specifications

Tablet	HP Elite x2 1013 G3
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro
Display	13-inch IPS with 1920 x 1200 or 3000 x 2000
Processor	Intel Core 8th gen Core i3 to Core i7
Graphics	Intel graphics
Storage	Up to 1TB SSD
Expandable	micro SD card reader
RAM	Up to 16GB
Rear Camera	8MP
Front Camera	5MP
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, optional LTE 4G
Ports	USB Type C 3.0 with Thunderbold 3, USB 3.1
Battery	unknown
Security	Fingerprint scanner, IR camera
Dimensions	13.3mm thin
Weight	1.1kg

Availability & Price

The HP Elite x2 1013 G3 will be available in the United States and Europe starting in June. Prices start at 1499 US Dollars or 1799 Euros, depending on the market.

Alternatives

As you might imagine, there are a lot of possible and often cheaper alternatives out there. An obvious competitor is the Microsoft Surface Pro. However, you could also check out the Lenovo MIIX 520 and the HP Envy x2. The later is HP’s consumer version of this detachable. All of those are 12-inch Windows tablets though.

HP Elite x2 1013 G3

The HP Elite x2 1013 G3 is a Windows tablet aimed at business customers. Unlike most of its competitors, it offers a large 13-inch display and very high-end hardware with an up to Intel Core i7 8th gen processor. Other features include a keyboard cover, active pen, fingerprint scanner and an infrared camera.