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日本HP EliteBook 830 G11 review – A Well-Built Office Machine with a Few Catches
The 13.3″ EliteBook 830 G11 can be mistaken for the slightly bigger 840 G11 sibling because both look nearly the same and have similar keyboards and touchpads. The differences between the two are mainly hidden under the bonnet. The smaller machine has more modest cooling and soldered RAM. Still, the WWAN card, the Wi-Fi 6E card, and the SSD are replaceable. The port selection remains identical to the abovementioned 14-incher, which is positive. Also, the 830 version is powered by 15W Meteor Lake-U chips. There are no 28W options.
Five display variants are available. All are 60Hz 1200p units. Yep, no high-refresh rate or high-res screens for this HP series. Still, one of the panels offers touch functionality for users who need such extra.
The base security features include a privacy shutter and a dTPM 2.0 chip. As always, the fingering reader and the IR Web camera aren’t standard. This reminds us that even the base camera has a 5MP resolution which is great!
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-elitebook-830-g11/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
HP EliteBook 830 G11 - Specs
- Display
- 13.3”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
- HDD/SSD
- up to 2000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home
- Battery
- 56Wh
- Body material
- Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 299.97 x 219.45 x 8.905 - 16.35 mm (11.81" x 8.64" x 0.35")
- Weight
- 1.29 kg (2.8 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)
- 2x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- 5MP IR
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Dual Microphone Array
- Speakers
- 2x Stereo Speakers with discrete amps, Audio by Poly Studio
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
All HP EliteBook 830 G11 configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://support.hp.com/nz-en/drivers/hp-elitebook-830-13-inch-g11-notebook-pc/2102055151
What’s in the box?
The package contains a bunch of manuals and a 65W Type-C adapter.
Design and construction
The design of the EliteBook 830 G11 is close to the ones of the 840 G11 and the 860 G11 iterations. The aluminum chassis is impressively solid and portable. The starting weight is 1.293 kg and the profile is also thin – 8.905 – 16.35 mm.
The only con regarding the built quality is the fact that the lid can’t be opened with just one hand.
The dark bezels contrast well with the silver chassis which is almost fingerprint-proof.
The 5MP Web camera with a privacy shutter is positioned above the screen. You can get an IR model with the same resolution.
The cooling capabilities of this laptop are enhanced by the lid which lifts the rear of the base when it’s opened above 90 degrees. The device can’t lay fully flat but the 174-degree max angle is still wide enough for content sharing with your colleagues.
The keyboard is spill-resistant and the backlight is optional. The big and grippy keycaps have long travel and great feedback. This keyboard remains one of the best in the business segment. It’s not perfect though because of the half-sized Arrows. The Copilot shortcut is placed next to them. The optional fingerprint reader is on the right palm rest zone.
The touchpad is decently large for a 13-inch chassis. The pad is smooth and accurate at the same time. It’s also quiet on press.
The bottom of the device is home to a small ventilation grill, two long rubber feet, and a pair of speaker cutouts for the two 1W units. The heat is guided via a vent on the rear that aims at the lower screen bezel. That’s why a bit of hot air reaches the display when the CPU is loaded at max.
Ports
On the left, you get an HDMI 2.1, a 5 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port that supports charging, two 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 ports with USB Power Delivery and DisplayPort 2.1 functionality, and an optional Smart Card Reader. On the right, we can see an Audio combo jack, another 5 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port that supports charging, a Lock slot, and a Nano SIM card slot (option).
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
| HP EliteBook 830 G11 | LG Display LGD0792 |
| Diagonal | 13.3 inches (33.8 cm) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 170 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 51 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 EliteBook 830 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 EliteBook 830 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 52% of the sRGB color gamut and 41% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) HP EliteBook 830 G11 covers 52% of the sRGB gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 329 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 310 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 14%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 6440K.
The contrast ratio is 1410:1.
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 184 nits (Windows slider = 77%) — 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 EliteBook 830 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.
Before our calibration of the HP EliteBook 830 G11, the Average color accuracy was 5.5 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Gaming profile, it lowered to 4.1 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) HP EliteBook 830 G11 in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) HP EliteBook 830 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 = 21.4 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 EliteBook 830 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 EliteBook 830 G11’s screen is 49.8 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
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Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for HP EliteBook 830 G11 configurations with LGD0792, 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
HP EliteBook 830 G11’s sound is of good quality. The low, mid, and high frequencies are clear.
Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Performance” profile activated in the MyHP 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
These are the CPU options – Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Core Ultra 5 135U, Core Ultra 7 155U, and Core Ultra 7 165U.
Our device has a 155U chip.
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)
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)
GPU options
All machines of this HP series rely on 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 | 101 FPS | 72 FPS | 32 FPS |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 41 FPS | 28 FPS | 22 FPS | 17 FPS |
Storage performance
The notebook that we bought has a 1TB WD PC SN560 SDDPNQE-1T00-2006. The SSD is decently fast and doesn’t get too hot during benchmarking.
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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 7 155U (15W Base Power) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP EliteBook 830 G11 | 3.98 GHz @ 3.32 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 88°C @ 55W | 3.27 GHz @ 2.76 GHz @ 1.84 GHz @ 94°C @ 42W | 2.12 GHz @ 1.87 GHz @ 1.10 GHz @ 67°C @ 18W |
| HP EliteBook 660 G11 | 4.16 GHz @ 3.38 GHz @ 1.87 GHz @ 79°C @ 57W | 2.88 GHz @ 2.51 GHz @ 1.32 GHz @ 77°C @ 30W | 2.68 GHz @ 2.35 GHz @ 1.19 GHz @ 78°C @ 25W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 | 3.60 GHz @ 3.01 GHz @ 1.60 GHz @ 84°C @ 43W | 3.12 GHz @ 2.92 GHz @ 2.00 GHz @ 95°C @ 42W | 2.26 GHz @ 1.87 GHz @ 1.10 GHz @ 71°C @ 21W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 | 3.50 GHz @ 3.03 GHz @ 2.07 GHz @ 92°C @ 54W | 3.02 GHz @ 2.58 GHz @ 1.64 GHz @ 88°C @ 36W | 1.91 GHz @ 1.51 GHz @ 1.10 GHz @ 69°C @ 16W |
| Dell Latitude 14 5450 | 3.97 GHz @ 3.29 GHz @ 1.77 GHz @ 88°C @ 56W | 3.30 GHz @ 3.01 GHz @ 2.10 GHz @ 98°C @ 49W | 2.52 GHz @ 2.37 GHz @ 1.21 GHz @ 78°C @ 25W |
| Dell Latitude 15 5550 | 4.09 GHz @ 3.39 GHz @ 1.88 GHz @ 70°C @ 57W | 2.74 GHz @ 2.35 GHz @ 1.20 GHz @ 66°C @ 26W | 2.15 GHz @ 1.87 GHz @ 1.10 GHz @ 66°C @ 20W |
The Core Ultra 7 155U inside this HP machine can sustain pretty high clocks in short and medium loads, especially for a 13-incher. In longer loads, the frequencies are notably higher than the official Intel base ones and on par with the 15-inch Latitude 15 5550 with the same chip. Not bad!
Comfort during full load
The fan is quiet when the processor is loaded at its limits in “Performance” mode.
In heavy loads such as 3D rendering, we measured 42 °C on the keyboard’s hotspot and zone of the bottom screen bezel in front of the rear exhaust.
In “Smart Sense” mode, the fan is a bit quieter and the P and E cores are still high enough for normal office work – 2.00 GHz / 1.60 GHz.
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 14 hours and a half of video playback. Оur test was conducted with the “Battery Saver” preset activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and the Smart Sence mode applied in the MyHP app.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To open this small business device, you have to undo only 5 captive Phillips-head screws. Use a lever tool to pop the back in the hinge cover zone as close as possible to the top corners. Pry the middle section as well. When that is done, the upper edges and the whole rear should be fully popped. If not, pry the rear with a thin plastic tool. Then, work your way around the sides and the front.
We can spot a large cooling pad for the WWAN slot on the inside of the bottom plate.
This machine has a 56Wh battery. To remove it, detach the connector from the motherboard by pulling it towards the battery, and undo the 4 Phillips-head screws that secure the unit to the base. The capacity is enough for around 14 hours and a half of video playback.
The RAM is soldered. Still, you get up to 32GB of LPDDR5x memory in dual-channel mode. This amount should be enough for normal home or office tasks. When it comes to storage, there is just one M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. The NVMe is covered with a metal plate which can be removed by carefully lifting its attached fabric handle. The SSD is cooled by small thermal pads on both sides.
The position of the lower pad isn’t perfect and we fixed it.
The Wi-Fi 6E card is placed in front of the heat sink. The WWAN slot for optional 5G or 4G LTE connectivity is positioned close to the fan.
The cooling is modest. It has a large fan, a single heat pipe, a heat sink, and a heat spreader.
Verdict
The EliteBook 830 G11 is a sturdy metal business device that is portable and offers a very long battery life. This, combined with the modern port selection, the nice comfort under load, and the great input devices, make this HP creation a great companion for hybrid employees or for professionals who travel a lot daily. The cooling may look basic, but the overall performance is adequate. The Core Ultra 7 155U reaches a pretty respectable P and E core clock of ~ 3.98 GHz / 3.32 GHz in short loads and 2.12 GHz / 1.87 GHz in longer stress such as 3D rendering or video converting.
The port selection with its four USB connectors is a nice complement to the small chassis. Still, because of the Type-C charging, you are losing one of the Thunderbolt 4 ports when the adapter is plugged in.
The 1200p IPS display (LGD0792) is good enough for work. It’s a PWM-free panel so you shouldn’t experience headaches if you take regular breaks from time to time. Also, the panel’s viewing angles are wide and the max brightness reaches 329 nits. Yep, the color coverage is nothing to write home about. However, HP mentions a full sRGB coverage (of course, we can’t very that at the moment) for two of the optional screens.
The EliteBook 830 G11 is a light well-built office machine with long battery life, a great keyboard, nice comfort, and a modern port selection.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-elitebook-830-g11/
Pros
- Solid metal build
- The matte finish picks almost zero smudges
- Compact (1.293 kg / 8.905 – 16.35 mm)
- The Core Ultra 7 155U sustains 3.98 GHz / 3.32 GHz P and E core clocks in short loads
- Wide viewing angles + 16:10 aspect ratio (LGD0792)
- 329 nits of max brightness (LGD0792)
- PWM-free (LGD0792)
- Great spill-resistant keyboard
- Smooth and accurate touchpad
- 2x Thunderbolt 4 + 2x Type-A ports
- The fan is quiet in “Performance” mode during heavy CPU loads
- An even quieter fan in “Smart Sense” mode during heavy CPU loads
- Long battery battery life considering the small 56Wh capacity (~14 hours and a half of video playback)
- 5MP Web camera with a privacy shutter
- Decently fast and well-cooled NVMe (WD PC SN560 SDDPNQE-1T00-2006)
- Lid with a lever design
- Good sound quality
- Smart Card Reader, NFC, fingerprint reader, IR Web camera, vPro, Intel Evo, eSIM, backlit keyboard (all are optional)
- Up to 32GB LPDDR5x memory
- Replaceable WWAN and Wi-Fi cards
Cons
- Just one M.2 slot + soldered RAM
- Too many optional features
- 52% sRGB coverage (LGD0792)
- The lid can’t be opened with one hand
- 94°C CPU temperature in medium loads
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