HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch Notebook AI PC
The HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 is a 13.3-inch business convertible with a 360° hinge and touchscreen. It runs on an Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. It suits professionals, managers and university students who want one light device for typing, presenting and note-taking.
Key Features & Benefits
- 360° convertible design: Use it as a laptop, tent, stand or tablet. As a result, you can type a report, present to a client and annotate slides without switching devices.
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255U (12 cores, up to 5.2 GHz): Handles Office, Teams, dozens of browser tabs and light photo editing smoothly. Additionally, the built-in NPU runs video-call effects like background blur while saving battery.
- Business-grade security with HP Wolf Security: A TPM 2.0 chip, HP Sure Start BIOS protection and HP Sure Click browser isolation help protect company data. Consequently, it fits IT-managed corporate fleets.
- Poly Studio audio and 5MP camera: AI noise reduction and voice levelling keep you clear on calls. Meanwhile, the 5MP camera gives sharper video than typical 720p laptop webcams.
- Thunderbolt 4 and fast charging: Two Thunderbolt 4 ports drive external monitors and docks through one cable. The 62Wh battery also fast-charges to 50% in about 30 minutes.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Graphics
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U (Series 2) |
| Cores / threads | 12 cores (2 Performance, 8 Efficient, 2 Low-Power Efficient) / 14 threads |
| Max turbo frequency | Up to 5.2 GHz (P-core) |
| Cache | 12 MB L3 |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost – 12 TOPS |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics (supports HDMI 2.1, DirectX 12) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x-7500 MT/s (onboard – not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
Display
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | 13.3″ (33.8 cm) diagonal |
| Resolution | WUXGA 1920 × 1200 (16:10 aspect ratio) |
| Panel | IPS touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass 7 |
| Brightness / colour | Varies by panel – see Important Notes |
| Hinge | 360° convertible |
Connectivity & Ports
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Thunderbolt | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 with USB-C, 40Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1) |
| USB-C | 1 × USB Type-C (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4) |
| USB-A | 1 × USB Type-A 5Gbps (powered) |
| Video out | 1 × HDMI 2.1 (cable sold separately) |
| Audio | 1 × headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2×2) and Bluetooth 5.3 (confirm – Wi-Fi 7 variants exist) |
| Wireless display | Miracast compatible |
Audio & Camera
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio | Audio by Poly Studio, dual stereo speakers with discrete amplifiers |
| Microphones | Integrated dual-array microphones with AI noise reduction |
| Camera | 5MP (IR camera on select models) |
Security
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Security suite | HP Wolf Pro Security Edition, HP Sure Start, Sure Click, Sure Sense, Sure Recover |
| Hardware | TPM 2.0 (EAL4+, FIPS 140-2 Level 2), HP Tamper Lock, security lock slot |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key (select models) |
Battery & Power
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Battery | HP Long Life 3-cell, 62Wh Li-ion polymer |
| Fast charging | Up to 50% in about 30 minutes (with a suitably rated HP adapter) |
| Charging | USB-C Power Delivery |
Build & Dimensions
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 30.18 × 21.61 × 1.18 cm |
| Weight | Starting at 1.39 kg (varies by configuration) |
| Colour | Glacier Silver |
| Keyboard | HP Premium Keyboard – spill-resistant with drain |
| Durability | MIL-STD 810H tested |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor |
Software & Warranty
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
| AI features | Copilot key; Poly Camera Pro effects on the NPU |
| Warranty | 1 year (confirm local terms) |
Use Cases & Applications
Business professionals and executives
The HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 suits consultants, managers and field staff who travel often. It weighs about 1.4 kg and slips easily into a work bag. Additionally, Thunderbolt 4 lets you dock to two monitors at the office with one cable.
Corporate IT fleets
Windows 11 Pro, HP Wolf Security and HP manageability tools support central deployment. For instance, IT teams can use HP Sure Recover to restore a system over the network.
University students
The tablet mode and touchscreen work well for annotating lecture slides and PDFs. Meanwhile, the 16:10 screen shows more of a document than standard 16:9 laptops. The spill-resistant keyboard also adds peace of mind in lecture halls and cafés.
Hybrid workers
Poly Studio audio, AI noise reduction and the 5MP camera improve Zoom and Teams calls. Tent mode is handy for video calls on a crowded desk.
Will It Work With Your Setup?
Is this a Copilot+ PC?
No. It has a 12 TOPS NPU, while Copilot+ PCs need 40+ TOPS. You still get Windows Copilot and the Copilot key. However, Copilot+ exclusive features like Recall aren’t supported.
Can I upgrade the RAM?
No. The 16GB LPDDR5x memory is soldered to the motherboard. For heavy multitasking or long-term use, consider a 32GB configuration instead.
Can I connect external monitors?
Yes. Use HDMI 2.1 or the USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort output. Thunderbolt docks allow multi-monitor setups through one cable.
Does it have an Ethernet port?
There is no built-in RJ-45 port on this configuration. Use a USB-C or Thunderbolt adapter or dock for wired networking.
Does it come with a pen?
Pen support depends on configuration. The HP Garage Pen must be configured at purchase and isn’t sold separately. Confirm whether this unit includes one.
Does it support Intel vPro?
No. The Core Ultra 7 255U doesn’t support vPro. For vPro management, choose the Core Ultra 7 265U version.
How does it compare with the EliteBook 8 G1i (non-Flip)?
The Flip adds a 360° hinge and touchscreen for tablet use. The standard clamshell usually costs less if you don’t need touch or pen input.
Important Notes
- Display variant: HP offers several 13.3″ WUXGA touch panels, from 300 nits (62.5% sRGB) up to 800 nits (100% sRGB). This retail configuration most likely uses the 300-nit panel. Confirm before listing brightness figures.
- Not a Copilot+ PC: Avoid “Copilot+” wording. “AI PC” is HP’s name for this model because of its NPU.
- No vPro on 255U: Don’t list vPro features for this processor.
- USB-C speed: HP’s datasheet lists the third USB-C port at 20Gbps; some retailers list 10Gbps. Confirm before stating the speed.
- Battery serviceability: HP’s datasheet lists the battery as not customer-replaceable. Don’t claim user-replaceable battery.
- Optional features: Fingerprint reader, IR camera, backlit keyboard, pen and smart card reader vary by SKU.
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