HP Elite x2 G8 Detachable Core i5 11th Gen, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Touch (Refurbished) – A Business Tablet That Captures, Reads and Types in the Field
The refurbished HP Elite x2 G8 is a 13-inch detachable Windows tablet with a built-in kickstand and a keyboard that clicks on and off. What sets it apart from ordinary laptops is its world-facing 8MP rear camera, which lets you photograph receipts, delivery notes, site conditions and signed forms, then file them straight into Office or OneDrive. For example, a field officer in Kitui can capture survey forms in tablet mode, prop the device on its kickstand to review them, then attach the keyboard to write the report.
The 13-inch WUXGA+ (1920 x 1280) IPS touchscreen uses a 3:2 aspect ratio, so full A4 pages and PDFs display taller than on a standard 16:9 laptop, while Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protects the panel. Under the glass, an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor (i5-1135G7 or vPro i5-1145G7, depending on unit) with Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and a 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD handle Office, Teams and browser work. In addition, the tablet weighs about 0.82kg on its own, passed MIL-STD 810H tests, and charges to 50% in 30 minutes through USB-C. Every unit arrives refurbished, tested and inspected for dependable daily use.
Key Features
In short, this refurbished HP Elite x2 G8 stands out in five areas:
- Detachable design with built-in kickstand – switch between tablet, stand and laptop modes in seconds.
- 8MP world-facing rear camera – capture documents, receipts and site photos; additionally, both cameras have privacy shutters.
- 13-inch 3:2 WUXGA+ touchscreen – taller view for documents, with Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
- 11th Gen Intel Core i5 with Iris Xe – 4 cores and 8 threads for everyday business work.
- 0.82kg MIL-STD 810H-tested tablet – light enough to carry all day, with HP Fast Charge.
Technical Specifications
Specifically, the table below details every core specification of the refurbished HP Elite x2 G8:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HP Elite x2 G8 Detachable |
| Condition | Refurbished – tested and inspected |
| Form Factor | Detachable 2-in-1 tablet with built-in kickstand |
| Operating System | Windows (installed on refurbishment)* |
| Processor | 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 (up to 4.2GHz) or i5-1145G7 vPro (up to 4.4GHz); 8MB L3 cache, 4 cores, 8 threads* |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory | 8GB LPDDR4x (onboard, not upgradable) |
| Storage | 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Display | 13-inch WUXGA+ (1920 x 1280), 3:2, IPS, touchscreen, BrightView, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Brightness and Colour | 400 nits, 72% NTSC* |
| Pen Support | HP Active Pen G3 compatible* |
| Keyboard | Detachable, spill-resistant, backlit keyboard with clickpad* |
| Cameras | Front FHD + IR camera (Windows Hello); rear 8MP world-facing camera; privacy shutters on both |
| Audio | Dual stereo speakers, DNN noise suppression, world-facing microphone |
| Security | TPM 2.0, HP Sure Start, BIOS-level camera and microphone disable; fingerprint reader on select units* |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 |
| Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB4 Type-C 40Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x USB Type-C 10Gbps, 1 x headphone/microphone combo; nano SIM slot on WWAN units* |
| Battery | HP Long Life 2-cell, 47Wh polymer |
| Battery Life | Up to 11 hours (HP rated) |
| Fast Charge | Approximately 50% in 30 minutes |
| Power Adapter | 65W USB Type-C adapter |
| Durability | MIL-STD 810H tested |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 28.9 x 21.6 x 0.88cm (tablet only); 1.42cm with keyboard |
| Weight | Approx. 0.82kg (tablet only); 1.17kg with keyboard |
*Processor model, OS edition, display panel, keyboard and pen inclusion, fingerprint reader and WWAN slot vary between refurbished units; verify against supplier invoice before publishing.
Note: all data ports are USB-C, so users with USB-A flash drives or HDMI projectors will need a USB-C adapter or hub.
Who This Laptop Is Best Suited For
As a result of this combination of specs, three types of users benefit most:
- Field officers, surveyors and inspectors who photograph documents and site conditions with the rear camera and, therefore, value a light, durable tablet.
- Sales reps and insurance agents who present on the kickstand, collect signed forms and type reports on the detachable keyboard.
- Managers and executives who read long reports and annotate PDFs on a tall 3:2 screen between meetings.
For fixed office or reception workstations, however, a desktop may suit better; browse our range of HP Desktops to complete your setup.




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