HP Elite x360 1040 G11 review – Sleek Design, Solid Performance, and Impressive Battery Life
The HP Elite x360 1040 G11 is a powerful 2-in-1 device with premium build quality. You can choose from four 28W Meteor Lake-H CPUs and one 15W chip which is for people who value battery life over performance. The memory may be soldered but you can order this little fella with up to 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM which is plenty. The device also offers many optional features such as a fingerprint reader, NFC, SIM connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, and vPro CPU functionality. It’s nice to see that the 5MP IR Web camera is standard for all devices.
There are seven display variants for this HP series. Six of them are 1200p screens with different max brightness levels and color coverage. The top tier panel is a 2.8K (2880 x 1800) 120Hz OLED model. As you may already guess, this one is the most expensive of the bunch. HP Sure View privacy screen is included to shield on-screen information.
For the audiophiles in the office, the manufacturer has installed four stereo speakers. Great port selection is on board thanks to the trio of Type-Cs.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-elitebook-x360-1040-g11/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11 - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 2000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 48GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro, DOS, Windows 11 Home
- Battery
- 68Wh
- Body material
- Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 313.94 x 219.96 x 10.5 - 14.7 mm (12.36" x 8.66" x 0.41")
- Weight
- 1.39 kg (3.1 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- 2x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- 5MP IR Camera
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Dual Array Microphones
- Speakers
- Audio by Poly Studio, quad stereo speakers with discrete amplifiers
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- HP Tamper Lock
All HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11 configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://support.hp.com/bg-en/drivers/hp-elite-x360-1040-14-inch-g11-2-in-1-notebook-pc/2102163869
What’s in the box?
We found some manuals and a 65W Type-C adapter adapter in the box. The top-end machines are bundled with a 100W adapter.
Design and construction
No surprises in the design department. The Elite x360 1040 G11 looks clean and similar to other siblings from the same brand like the 840 G11 model. The metal chassis is solid which applies to both the lid and base! Despite that, the device is compact and portable with a starting weight of just 1.39 kg (with the 56Wh battery) and a 10.5 – 14.7 mm profile height.
Unfortunately, you can’t open the lid with one hand.
The bezels around the screen are thin. The top and bottom ones are slightly more thicker than the other two.
The 5MP Web camera on top comes with a privacy shutter and facial recognition for Windows Hello.
Because of the 360-degree hinge, tablet and tent modes are supported. Of course, the machine can lay perfectly flat on an even surface for easier content sharing.
The keyboard is surrounded by two tall speaker grills. The board itself is very good for typing. The key travel is a bit shorter than expected (but not bad at all) and the feedback is pleasantly clicky. The mandatory AI hotkey is also here. The Arrows are too small for normal work which also applies to many other 14-inchers out there. Keep in mind that the backlight is optional.
No complaints regarding the big touchpad. It’s smooth and super accurate.
Flipping the machine upside down reveals a ventilation grill and four small rubber feet. The hot air is pushed through a long vent on the rear. The bottom bezel of the screen is positioned above the exhaust vent, preventing hot air from directly reaching the panel unless the laptop is laid completely flat.
Ports
On the left, you get an HDMI 2.1, two 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 ports with USB Power Delivery and DisplayPort 2.1 functionality, and an Audio combo jack. On the right, we can see a Security lock slot, a 5 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port that supports charging, a 10 Gbps USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen. 2) port with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4a extras, and a Nano SIM card slot (option).
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
| HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11 2-in-1 | BOE0C52 |
| Diagonal | 14.0 inches (35.6 cm) |
| Panel Type | IPS Touch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 162 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 54 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 x360 1040 G11 2-in-1 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 x360: 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 94% of the sRGB color gamut and 77% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) HP EliteBook x360 covers 94% of the sRGB gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 401 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 380 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 6190K.
The contrast ratio is 1630:1.
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 182 nits (Windows slider = 70%) — 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 x360. 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 x360, the Average color accuracy was 2.8 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Office profile, it lowered to 1.5 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) HP EliteBook x360 in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) HP EliteBook x360 with our display profile
Comparison in the sRGB color space.
Here’s an illustration of what the Design and Office 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 Gaming and movies 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 = 24.4 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 EliteBook x360 1040 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 EliteBook x360’s screen is 106 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
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Design and Office
The Design and Office profile makes display colors as close to real as possible.Ideal not only for professionals but also for everyday users, it meets sRGB standards (D65 white point, sRGB gamma) with minimal DeltaE for precise color reproduction on your panel.
Gaming and Movies
Have you ever watched a movie where, during dark scenes, you can barely see anything? Many displays fail to distinguish dark tones properly. Our Gaming and Movies profile enhances low-light performance, like HDR tech, using a gamma curve tailored to human perception — ideal for gamers seeking faster reactions and clearer visuals.
Health-Guard
Our Health-Guard profile protects your eyes by eliminating PWM flickering, reducing strain and fatigue, and minimizing harmful Blue light exposure that can disrupt sleep and health. It uses software dimming and a gamma curve tailored to human perception for comfort and safety during screen use.
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Sound
When we subjectively listen to a sound file through the built-in speakers, the sound quality offered by HP EliteBook x360 is relatively good.
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 125H, Core Ultra 5 135H, Core Ultra 5 135U, Core Ultra 7 155H, and Core Ultra 7 165H.
Our device has a 155H 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 Arc (8-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 | 170 FPS | 115 FPS | 46 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 | 70 FPS | 48 FPS | 38 FPS | 30 FPS |
Storage performance
The notebook that we bought has a 1TB SK Hynix BC901 HFS001TEJ9X108N. It’s decently fast but even though it’s additionally cooled by two thermal pads, the temperature during benchmarking reaches 72°C. However, the thermals are better when using the laptop for normal work.
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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 155H (28W Base Power) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP Elite x360 1040 G11 | 2.64 GHz @ 2.09 GHz @ 1.51 GHz @ 83°C @ 64W | 2.17 GHz @ 2.14 GHz @ 1.75 GHz @ 94°C @ 52W | 2.12 GHz @ 1.82 GHz @ 1.29 GHz @ 84°C @ 37W |
| Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72) | 2.66 GHz @ 2.04 GHz @ 1.51 GHz @ 82°C @ 54W | 2.40 GHz @ 2.78 GHz @ 2.29 GHz @ 97°C @ 64W | 1.81 GHz @ 2.71 GHz @ 2.44 GHz @ 100°C @ 54W |
| HP ZBook Firefly 16 G11 | 2.92 GHz @ 2.42 GHz @ 1.67 GHz @ 72°C @ 63W | 1.52 GHz @ 0.99 GHz @ 0.80 GHz @ 66°C @ 26W | 1.75 GHz @ 1.01 GHz @ 0.99 GHz @ 77°C @ 27W |
| HP ZBook Power 16 G11 | 4.05 GHz @ 2.69 GHz @ 2.19 GHz @ 75°C @ 98W | 3.93 GHz @ 2.72 GHz @ 2.21 GHz @ 88°C @ 99W | 3.24 GHz @ 2.68 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 86°C @ 65W |
| HP EliteBook 840 G11 | 2.33 GHz @ 1.85 GHz @ 1.27 GHz @ 60°C @ 49W | 2.68 GHz @ 2.16 GHz @ 1.48 GHz @ 82°C @ 56W | 1.74 GHz @ 1.21 GHz @ 1.05 GHz @ 69°C @ 28W |
| HP EliteBook 860 G11 | 2.28 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 1.24 GHz @ 58°C @ 48W | 2.70 GHz @ 2.22 GHz @ 1.51 GHz @ 84°C @ 58W | 1.64 GHz @ 1.25 GHz @ 1.08 GHz @ 73°C @ 28W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 | 2.28 GHz @ 1.96 GHz @ 1.29 GHz @ 70°C @ 43W | 2.17 GHz @ 1.89 GHz @ 1.20 GHz @ 85°C @ 43W | 1.57 GHz @ 1.00 GHz @ 0.86 GHz @ 76°C @ 28W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 (PHN14-51) | 4.19 GHz @ 2.59 GHz @ 2.23 GHz @ 77°C @ 113W | 4.19 GHz @ 2.67 GHz @ 2.28 GHz @ 88°C @ 115W | 3.67 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 95°C @ 97W |
| Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i 14 | 3.12 GHz @ 2.64 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 71°C @ 70W | 3.09 GHz @ 2.61 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 83°C @ 70W | 2.81 GHz @ 2.44 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 83°C @ 58W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 | 2.90 GHz @ 2.74 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 101°C @ 89W | 2.67 GHz @ 2.77 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 100°C @ 83W | 2.52 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 1.85 GHz @ 101°C @ 60W |
| Dell Precision 14 3490 | 3.07 GHz @ 2.45 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 71°C @ 64W | 3.04 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 83°C @ 64W | 1.89 GHz @ 1.56 GHz @ 1.14 GHz @ 75°C @ 33W |
| MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio C1U | 2.74 GHz @ 2.16 GHz @ 1.58 GHz @ 67°C @ 60W | 2.74 GHz @ 2.16 GHz @ 1.57 GHz @ 73°C @ 60W | 1.78 GHz @ 1.11 GHz @ 1.02 GHz @ 66°C @ 30W |
| Dell Precision 15 3590 | 2.84 GHz @ 2.33 GHz @ 1.63 GHz @ 66°C @ 63W | 2.82 GHz @ 2.32 GHz @ 1.60 GHz @ 79°C @ 64W | 2.15 GHz @ 1.66 GHz @ 1.27 GHz @ 75°C @ 42W |
| Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (14″, Gen 9) | 2.85 GHz @ 2.31 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 70°C @ 53W | 2.73 GHz @ 2.25 GHz @ 1.62 GHz @ 90°C @ 53W | 1.14 GHz @ 0.99 GHz @ 0.93 GHz @ 63°C @ 22W |
| MSI Summit E13 AI Evo A1M | 2.24 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 1.32 GHz @ 73°C @ 40W | 2.15 GHz @ 1.79 GHz @ 1.29 GHz @ 83°C @ 40W | 1.74 GHz @ 1.00 GHz @ 1.00 GHz @ 77°C @ 28W |
| Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (14″, Gen 9) | 2.41 GHz @ 2.07 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 70°C @ 47W | 2.34 GHz @ 2.02 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 83°C @ 47W | 2.00 GHz @ 1.59 GHz @ 1.10 GHz @ 78°C @ 35W |
| Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 | 3.50 GHz @ 2.70 GHz @ 1.90 GHz @ 80°C @ 80W | 2.82 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 2.42 GHz @ 99°C @ 77W | 2.74 GHz @ 2.28 GHz @ 1.69 GHz @ 90°C @ 55W |
| Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | 3.22 GHz @ 2.62 GHz @ 1.74 GHz @ 89°C @ 80W | 2.64 GHz @ 2.61 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 100°C @ 73W | 2.50 GHz @ 1.99 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 83°C @ 45W |
| HP OMEN Transcend 14 (14-fb0000) | 3.38 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 2.29 GHz @ 65°C @ 85W | 3.22 GHz @ 2.67 GHz @ 2.43 GHz @ 73°C @ 80W | 2.87 GHz @ 2.45 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 76°C @ 61W |
| Dell XPS 16 9640 | 3.58 GHz @ 2.72 GHz @ 2.27 GHz @ 86°C @ 97W | 3.39 GHz @ 2.73 GHz @ 1.92 GHz @ 90°C @ 80W | 3.02 GHz @ 2.37 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 84°C @ 60W |
| Dell XPS 14 9440 | 3.01 GHz @ 2.55 GHz @ 1.81 GHz @ 88°C @ 64W | 1.96 GHz @ 2.53 GHz @ 2.22 GHz @ 96°C @ 58W | 2.17 GHz @ 1.88 GHz @ 1.33 GHz @ 83°C @ 38W |
| Dell XPS 13 9340 | 2.26 GHz @ 2.43 GHz @ 2.19 GHz @ 100°C @ 59W | 1.21 GHz @ 1.34 GHz @ 2.48 GHz @ 96°C @ 38W | 1.52 GHz @ 1.25 GHz @ 1.67 GHz @ 96°C @ 32W |
| HP Spectre x360 16 (16-aa0000) | 3.02 GHz @ 2.41 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 72°C @ 64W | 2.93 GHz @ 2.41 GHz @ 1.93 GHz @ 85°C @ 64W | 2.39 GHz @ 1.98 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 80°C @ 45W |
| Lenovo Yoga 9i (14, Gen 9) | 2.95 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 1.63 GHz @ 61°C @ 68W | 2.59 GHz @ 2.23 GHz @ 1.47 GHz @ 83°C @ 52W | 2.31 GHz @ 1.98 GHz @ 1.32 GHz @ 75°C @ 37W |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | 2.91 GHz @ 2.40 GHz @ 1.60 GHz @ 86°C @ 64W | 2.20 GHz @ 2.00 GHz @ 1.69 GHz @ 102°C @ 60W | 1.12 GHz @ 1.52 GHz @ 0.84 GHz @ 78°C @ 28W |
For a 2-in-1 device, the Core Ultra 7 155H inside this HP creation sustains above-average clocks no matter the load. Even in longer stress, the P and E cores boost to 2.12 GHz / 1.82 GHz which is higher compared to the EliteBook 840 and 860 G11 with the same chip. Not bad!
Comfort during full load
When the processor is pushed to its limits in “Performance” mode, the fans are audible but not noisy. Also, the keyboard doesn’t feel scorching hot to the touch.
In “Smart Sense” mode, the fans are quieter because of the lowered CPU frequencies.
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 68Wh battery pack lasts for around 17 hours and a half of video playback. That’s a great result! Оur test was conducted with the “Energy 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 2-in-1 notebook, you have to undo only four captive Phillips-head screws. When that is done, slight gaps should appear in the two bottom corners which is a good starting point to begin prying the front with a thin plastic tool and then work your way around the sides and the back.
This laptop has the optional 68Wh battery. The base model is a 56Wh unit. Pull the connector towards the battery to detach it, rotate the two blue clips on the lower side, and raise the unit away by lifting its bottom. The capacity is enough for around 17 hours and a half of video playback.
That’s a compact transformer and that’s why the RAM is soldered. However, you get up to 64GB of fast LPDDR5x-7467 MHz memory in dual-channel mode which should be enough for most users. For storage, you get just one M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. The NVMe drive is protected with a metal cap on top. You can remove it by carefully lifting the attached fabric handle.
We can spot small thermal pads on both sides of the NVMe drive.
The WWAN slot for optional 5G or 4G LTE connectivity is on the left while the Wi-Fi card is placed on the right.
The cooling looks decent, especially for a compact machine like this one. It comprises two fans, a long heat pipe, one large heat sink, and a big heat spreader.
Verdict
The HP Elite x360 1040 G11 is a portable and well-built 14-inch 2-in-1 device with punchy CPU options and a modern port selection with two full-function Thunderbolt 4 connectors. The machine that we bought has a Core Ultra 7 155H, 32GB LPDDR5x RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It feels super responsive for normal work. The 28W chip is also suitable for more heavy tasks such as 3D rendering. The processor sustains a 2.12 GHz / 1.82 GHz P and E core clocks in long stress which is a solid result for a light machine with transforming capabilities. In this scenario, the pair of fans doesn’t sound loud and the keyboard doesn’t get too toasty.
The 1200p IPS display (BOE0C52) is pretty good. It’s a PWM-free unit with 94% sRGB coverage. Our “Design and Office” profile enhances the color accuracy to an average dE result of 1.5 which makes the screen suitable for color-sensitive tasks.
Our notebook is also Intel Evo certified. Maybe that’s why the battery life with the optional 68Wh capacity is impressively long – more than 17 hours of videos on a single charge. Overall, the Elite x360 1040 G11 is a capable light machine with a bright 401-nit IPS display, rich port selection, very good input devices, and a solid metal build.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-elitebook-x360-1040-g11/
Pros
- Solid metal build
- The matte finish picks almost zero smudges
- Compact (1.39 kg / 10.5 – 14.7 mm)
- The Core Ultra 7 155H sustains 2.12 GHz / 1.82 GHz P and E core clocks in long loads
- Wide viewing angles + 16:10 aspect ratio (BOE0C52)
- 401 nits of max brightness + 1630:1 contrast ratio (BOE0C52)
- PWM-free (BOE0C52)
- 94% sRGB coverage + accurate colors with our Design and Office profile (BOE0C52)
- Nice keyboard
- Smooth and accurate touchpad
- 3x TypeCs + 1x Type-A ports
- The fans aren’t noisy in “Performance” mode during heavy CPU loads
- Long battery battery life with the optional 68Wh capacity (~17 hours and a half of video playback)
- 5MP IR Web camera with a privacy shutter
- Decently fast NVMe (SK Hynix BC901 HFS001TEJ9X108N)
- 360-degree hinge
- Good sound quality
- NFC, fingerprint reader, vPro, Intel Evo, eSIM, backlit keyboard. Wi-Fi 7 (all are optional)
- Up to 64GB LPDDR5x memory
- Replaceable WWAN and Wi-Fi cards
- HP Sure View privacy screen
- Great iGPU performance
Cons
- Just one M.2 slot + soldered RAM
- Too many optional features
- The lid can’t be opened with one hand
- 94°C CPU temperature in medium loads
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