•  Date Published: 05 Jun 2023
    • Intel Core i5-1335U
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
    • 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 256GB SSD
    • 8GB DDR4
    • 1.41 kg (3.1 lbs)
    5.7
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.6 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.5 For Work Average
    3.1 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 256GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2230 PCIe NVMe 
    • RAM
    • 8GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 321.81 x 213.86 x 19.9 mm (12.67" x 8.42" x 0.78")
    • Weight
    • 1.41 kg (3.1 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • 1x 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
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.3
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD with Temporal Noise Reduction
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2x Stereo Speakers
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Nano Lock

    Portability

    HP EliteBook 640 G10
    12.67" x 8.42" x 0.78" Dimensions
    1.41 kg (3.1 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +4% Weight

    Review

    HP EliteBook 640 G10 in-depth review

    The EliteBook lineup is constantly growing and it offers business devices in many different price ranges. The HP EliteBook 640 G10 is a small 14-inch laptop that has a good amount of security features such as a TMP 2.0 chip, a self-healing BIOS, a Web camera with a privacy shutter, HP Tamper Lock (that will warn you if someone has opened the laptop and modified / changed the hardware), etc.If you work in a crowded office environment and don't want someone to have a sneak peek at the personal info on screen, you can get a display with HP Sure View tech (the panel becomes tinted for people viewing it from the left or the right). If you want your laptop to be full of useful extras such as an IR camera, fingerprint reader, LTE connectivity, a Smartcard Reader, or a vPro CPU you have to pay[...]

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    Pros

    • Long battery life
    • 2x M.2 slots + 2x SODIMMs for up to 64GB of DDR4 memory in dual-channel
    • Modern I/O
    • Has an NFC sensor, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and optional LTE support
    • No PWM (LG Display LGD0724)
    • Comfortable spill-resistant keyboard with optional backlight
    • Web camera with a privacy shutter
    • Capable cooling system
    • Offers optional fingerprint scanner, IR face recognition, and Smartcard Reader

    Cons

    • Flexible lid
    • Low sRGB coverage and max brightness (LG Display LGD0724)
    • Our laptop has a QLC SSD

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Accessing the Internal ComponentsEnsure the HP EliteBook 640 G10 is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Undo the 5 captive Phillips-head screws on the bottom of the laptop. These screws will stay attached to the bottom panel, minimizing the risk of loss. Lift the bottom panel near one of the top corners to create a slight gap, then use a thin plastic tool to pry the corner. Continue prying along all sides of the device to fully remove the panel.Hint: Be gentle when prying to avoid damaging the internal clips or the lapto[...]

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