HP ProBook 460 G11 review – All-Day Battery Life Meets Quiet Cooling
ProBook 460 G11 is the Intel-based sibling of the 465 G11 version that we have already tested. The Team Blue model has some advantages like the more modern Meteor Lake CPU options with an NPU for boosted AI productivity, Type-C ports that support faster data transfer, an optional RTX dGPU, and SODIMMs that fit faster memory. Still, this device isn’t perfect and it has one M.2 slot less than the AMD iteration which can be a no-go for some of you.
According to the manufacturer, that’s a laptop meant for growing businesses and hybrid productivity. That’s why the security seems on point thanks to the self-healing BIOS, the privacy shutter, the Lock slot, and TCG TPM 2.0. Features like fingerprint reader, face recognition, and Nano SIM card slot are expectedly optional.
In terms of display, you get a choice of four IPS panels – two 1200p models, one touchscreen with the same resolution, and a 1600p screen. HP claims full sRGB coverage for the latter. We bought a modest configuration with a Core Ultra 5 125U and 16GB DDR5 RAM in dual-channel mode. The device feels pretty snappy for work despite the not-so-fast QLC SSD.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-probook-460-g11/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
HP ProBook 460 G11 - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 4000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 96GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, No OS, DOS, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Home
- Body material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 359.41 x 250.95 x 10.9 – 17.01 mm (14.15" x 9.88" x 0.43")
- Weight
- 1.75 kg (3.9 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD)
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
- 2x USB Type-C
- Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort, Sleep and Charge
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- FHD
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Dual Microphone Array
- Speakers
- 2x Stereo Speakers with discrete amps, Audio by Poly Studio
- Security Lock slot
All HP ProBook 460 G11 configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://support.hp.com/gb-en/drivers/hp-probook-460-16-inch-g11-notebook-pc/2102139806
What’s in the box?
The normal-looking box houses some manuals and the laptop itself. Depending on the CPU / GPU version, you get a 45W, 65W, or 100W Type-C adapter.
Design and construction
The ProBook 460 G11 is almost a carbon copy of the 465 G11. In short, this is a clean-looking machine made of a mix of metal and plastic with a moderately flexible lid and solid base. The dimensions remain unchanged from the AMD “cousin” – 1.748 kg starting weight and 10.9 – 17.01 mm profile height. After a day of work, there is a minimal amount of visible smudges on the chassis which is nice to see.
The hinges are stiff and the result is a lid that can’t be opened with a single hand.
The thin bezels contribute to an attractive look.
The Web camera on top of the screen has a privacy shutter. You can choose between a 1080p or a 5MP IR model for Windows Hello.
The laptop’s lid acts as a lever, lifting the rear of the base when it’s opened beyond a certain point. In this position, more fresh air reaches the cooling.
The max angle of the opening nears 180 degrees.
A look at the base and we can spot a keyboard with a NumPad and shortcuts for MS Copilot and Calculator app. The board’s grippy keycaps have very good travel and feedback which is great news for people who type a lot daily. The optional fingerprint reader can be spotted beneath the right Enter key. We’ll moan a bit about the uncomfortably small Arrows and the backlight which isn’t a standard feature.
The touchpad is an average unit. Its surface isn’t glass-like smooth and tracking feels okay for normal work.
The bottom plate looks standard with its ventilation grill, two pretty long rubber feet, and a pair of speaker cutouts. The hot air is pushed through a vent on the back that is pointed at the hinge cover. That’s the reason why a bit of heat reaches the screen when the processor is loaded at max.
Ports
On the left side, we can spot an HDMI 2.1, a 5 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port with charging capabilities, two 20 Gbps USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen. 2) ports that support USB Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4, and an Audio combo jack. On the right side, you get a Lock slot, LAN, another 5 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port, and an optional Nano SIM card slot.
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
| HP ProBook 460 G11 | LGD078E |
| Diagonal | 16.0 inches (40.6 cm) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 141 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 61 cm |
Viewing Angles
Viewing angles are good. We take photos from different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
Color Coverage
The whole “sail-shaped” map below (Fig. 1) consists of all the colors we can see, while the black crooked line shows all the colors from real-world scenes and nature around us.
Then, we’ve drawn some of the most important and interesting color spaces, compared to the colors the panel of HP ProBook 460 G11 can show:
Standard/For Web: sRGB – widely used color space for most consumer devices, ideal for Web design and development
For Print: AdobeRGB – used in professional photo editing, graphic design, and print
For Photographers/Video Editors: DCI-P3 – used in high-end film production, post-production, and digital cinema
Premium HDR: Rec.2020 – the widest consumer ITU color standard, covering a massive 75.8% of the visible spectrum, a benchmark for premium HDR content
HP ProBook 460 G11: the yellow dashed triangle (– – – – – –) represents the range of colors this monitor can display.
In our tests, we calculated the total color coverage of the monitor at 54% of the sRGB color gamut and 44% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) HP ProBook 460 G11 covers 54% of the sRGB gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 372 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 363 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 9%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 6670K.
The contrast ratio is 1330:1.
Uniformity: Luminance, Contrast, and Color Deviation
The figure below shows the results from our uniformity test across different sections of the screen. It’s measured at 180 nits (Windows slider = 73%) — a brightness level we consider typical for standard working conditions.
DeltaE values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users. For those working with colors, screens with DeltaE values no higher than 2.0 are recommended.
Color Accuracy
Let’s check the difference between real colors and those you’ll see on the HP ProBook 460 G11. We measure that distance in DeltaE – the higher the number, the more different they look.
Values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users, while values below 2.0 are suitable for color-sensitive work. A value below 1.0 means the difference is indistinguishable to the naked eye.
For the next graph, we’ve selected 24 common colors, including dark/light skin, blue sky, green grass, etc.
(Fig. 2) HP ProBook 460 G11 in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) HP ProBook 460 G11 with our display profile
Comparison in the sRGB color space (primaries and D65 white point specified in ITU-R BT.709, sRGB encoding curve).
Here’s an illustration of what the Design and Gaming profile aims to deliver:
Left: No Profile | Drag the slider to see the difference | Right: Design & Gaming Profile
Visibility in dark scenes
Have you ever watched a movie with dark scenes where you could barely see anything? This often happens because many display panels struggle to differentiate the darkest nuances, making them appear the same.
The next figure illustrates how well the display reproduces these dark nuances. The left side of the image shows the display with stock settings, and the right side shows it with our Design and Gaming profile activated.
On the horizontal axis are the grayscale levels, and on the vertical axis – the corresponding display brightness.
You can also check how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display and the surrounding light conditions.
Response time (Gaming capabilities)
We test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “black-to-white” and “white-to-black” method from 10% to 90% and vice versa.
We recorded Fall Time + Rise Time = 18.0 ms. Short pixel response time is a prerequisite for a smooth picture in dynamic scenes.
After that, we test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “Gray-to-Gray” method from 50% White to 80% White and vice versa between 10% and 90% of the amplitude.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Some use PWM to regulate their brightness, which means that instead of reducing the light intensity, they pulse or flicker. Our brain merges the image, so it appears darker, but this strains both it and our vision, especially when the frequency of the pulses is low. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
In the graph below, you see the intensity of light at different brightness levels—on the vertical axis is the brightness of the emitted light, and on the horizontal axis—time.
The light from the backlight of the HP ProBook 460 G11 display is not pulse-width modulated, providing visual comfort in the discussed aspect.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates harmful PWM when the laptop uses it to control brightness but also reduces harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate.
If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can cause eye fatigue in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the level of screen reflection with the display turned off, at a 60° angle.
The reflectance of the HP ProBook 460’s screen is 50.6 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
Get our profiles
Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for HP ProBook 460 G11 configurations with LGD078E, 1920 х 1200, IPS panel.
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Read more about the profiles HERE.
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Office Work
Office Work should be used mostly by users who spend most of the time looking at pieces of text, tables or just surfing. This profile aims to deliver better distinctness and clarity by keeping a flat gamma curve (2.20), native color temperature and perceptually accurate colors.
Design and Gaming
This profile is aimed at designers who work with colors professionally, and for games and movies as well. Design and Gaming takes display panels to their limits, making them as accurate as possible in the sRGB IEC61966-2-1 standard for Web and HDTV, at white point D65.
Health-Guard
Health-Guard eliminates the harmful Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and reduces the negative Blue Light which affects our eyes and body. Since it’s custom tailored for every panel, it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate. Health-Guard simulates paper so the pressure on the eyes is greatly reduced.
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Sound
The speakers of the HP ProBook 460 G11 produce quality sound. Its low, mid, and high tones are clear without any significant deviations.
Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Performance” profile activated in the HP Command Center app. The “Best performance” preset is applied in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and the “Fan always on while on AC Power” function is enabled in the BIOS.
CPU options
This laptop can be found with Core Ultra 5 125H, Core Ultra 5 125U, Core Ultra 7 155H, or Core Ultra 7 155U.
Our laptop has a 125U chip.
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU options
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 is the only dGPU option for this HP series.
The notebook that we bought has an Intel Graphics (4-Cores).
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Gaming tests
| Counter-Strike 2 | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Very High (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 93 FPS | 64 FPS | 26FPS |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 39 FPS | 26 FPS | 21 FPS | 16 FPS |
Storage performance
Our device has a 512GB SOLIDIGM SSDPFKNU512GZH.
The write speeds of this QLC drive are low but on the bright side, the temperatures during heavy loads are pretty good.
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Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life
Max CPU load
In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering.
Average P-core frequency; Average E-core frequency; Average LP E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (15W Base Power) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP ProBook 460 G11 | 3.84 GHz @ 2.92 GHz @ 1.86 GHz @ 85°C @ 52W | 2.50 GHz @ 2.20 GHz @ 1.25 GHz @ 76°C @ 25W | 2.28 GHz @ 2.06 GHz @ 1.12 GHz @ 81°C @ 24W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 | 3.77 GHz @ 3.19 GHz @ 2.09 GHz @ 101°C @ 51W | 3.09 GHz @ 3.01 GHz @ 2.09 GHz @ 100°C @ 43W | 2.27 GHz @ 2.02 GHz @ 1.12 GHz @ 77°C @ 22W |
| Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 (Intel) | 3.95 GHz @ 3.19 GHz @ 2.03 GHz @ 90°C @ 60W | 3.41 GHz @ 3.19 GHz @ 2.09 GHz @ 96°C @ 50W | 2.88 GHz @ 2.41 GHz @ 1.39 GHz @ 72°C @ 30W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 | 3.54 GHz @ 3.00 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 75°C @ 43W | 3.45 GHz @ 2.95 GHz @ 1.77 GHz @ 88°C @ 43W | 2.00 GHz @ 1.89 GHz @ 1.10 GHz @ 67°C @ 21W |
The Core Ultra 5 125U can boost to 3.84 GHz / 2.92 GHz for the P and E cores in short loads which is a respectable result for a laptop with a basic cooling. In longer stress, the frequencies remain decently high.
Comfort during full load
The HP ProBook 460 G11 fan is a bit more audible than the AMD-based 465 G11 version. Still, the fan is quiet when the CPU is loaded at 100% in “Performance” mode.
When the machine’s internals are pounded with tons of loads, the hotspot on the keyboard (on the top row of keycaps) reaches 47°C. We also measured 54°C on the rear back exhaust and 44°C on the display bottom bezel.
Battery
Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows’ Power Efficiency setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 180 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. This laptop’s 56Wh battery pack lasts for around 10 hours of video playback. To achieve that, you have to apply the “Battery Saver” preset in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and select the “HP Recommend” mode in the HP Command Center app.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To see the internals, you have to undo just 5 captive Phillips-head screws. Pry the back with a thin plastic tool and then pop the top two edges. The next step is to work your way around the sides and the front.
Here’s how the bottom plate looks on the inside.
Our laptop is equipped with the optional 56Wh battery. The default variant has a 48Wh capacity. To remove it, detach the connector from the motherboard, press down the plastic stopper in front of the battery, and just slide it carefully to the left. The capacity is enough for around 10 hours of video playback.
The memory zone is covered with a metal shield which can be easily popped with the aid of a lever tool.
According to HP, the two SODIMMs can handle up to 32GB of DDR5-5600 MHz RAM in dual-channel mode. However, since the CPU can support up to 96GB, this laptop likely wouldn’t have issues running a larger amount of memory than the official manufacturer’s specified limit. Each module is additionally cooled by a thermal pad from below.
There is just one M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. The NVMe here has a metal cap on top that is held in place by two screws. We found a cooling pad on the inside of the plate.
The Wi-Fi card is positioned on the right of the cooling system.
The cooling itself doesn’t impress. It comprises one large fan, a heat pipe, one top-mounted heat sink, and a heat spreader.
Verdict
The HP ProBook 460 G11 offers good performance for office work even with the base CPU model which is the Core Ultra 5 125U. Despite the modest cooling, the processor can sustain 3.84 GHz / 2.92 GHz P and E-core clock in short loads and 2.28 GHz / 2.06 GHz in prolonged periods of 100% CPU stress. That’s a pretty respectable result given the quiet fan and the comfortable keyboard that doesn’t become hot.
The storage capabilities of this laptop are a bit hindered compared to the AMD-based 465 G11 version. Here, you can rely on just one M.2 slot but on the flip side, the pair of SODIMMs is still on board. The port selection is definitely good – two Type-Cs and two Type-As. Not bad!
The 1920×1200 16:10 IPS display (LGD078E) isn’t a powerhouse in terms of color accuracy but this screen shines bright with its lack of PWM usage, wide viewing angles, and 372 nits of max brightness.
The ProBook 460 G11 impresses with snappy performance, a good keyboard, long battery life, nice comfort under max loads, and a quiet fan.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-probook-460-g11/
Pros
- Uninstriusive and sleek design
- Very good comfort during full loads
- Compact for a 16-incher (1.748 kg grams / 10.9 – 17.01 mm)
- On-point performance for normal office tasks
- Wide viewing angles and 372 nits of max brightness (LGD078E)
- PWM-free panel (LGD078E)
- Comfortable backlit keyboard
- 2x Type-A + 2x Type-C ports
- The fan is quiet even in “Performance” mode during max CPU stress
- Long battery battery life (~ 10 hours of videos)
- Web camera with a privacy shutter
- Lid with a lever design
- Solid base
- Optional fingerprint reader and 5MP IR Web camera
- Quality audio
- The Core Ultra 5 125U can sustain 3.84 GHz / 2.92 GHz and 2.28 GHz / 2.06 GHz P and E-core clock in short and long loads
Cons
- Just one M.2 slot
- Slow QLC SSD (512GB SOLIDIGM SSDPFKNU512GZH)
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Bad performance – NOT all-day battery life. I have been very disappointed with my Probook 460 G11 in every respect. To sum it up – my very old 2020 HP Envy 360 performs every task faster and better than this “high performance” Probook. I have the same apps and have done testing side by side under the same conditions. This laptop freezes frequently – especially when I have a lot of browser tabs open. However – my Envy does not freeze with the same tabs open. IDK what to say, maybe I got a lemon but this one is not… Read more »
I had the same problem. And it progressed. After disabling fast boot and all HP “battery protection” options in BIOS, the laptop’s operating time increased to 5-6 hours.