•  Date Published: 26 Sep 2025
    • Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
    • Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
    • 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.42 kg (3.1 lbs)
    6.3
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.6 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    6.2 For Work Good
    4.2 For Gaming Average

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 315.46 x 224.28 x 9.04 – 16.35 mm (12.42" x 8.83" x 0.36")
    • Weight
    • 1.42 kg (3.1 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
    • 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
    • Web camera
    • 5MP IR
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Microphone Array
    • Speakers
    • 2x Stereo Speakers with discrete amps, Audio by Poly Studio
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    HP EliteBook 840 G11
    12.42" x 8.83" x 0.36" Dimensions
    1.42 kg (3.1 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +3% Weight

    Review

    HP EliteBook 840 G11 in-depth review

    Despite being a 14-inch machine, the EliteBook 840 G11 offers almost identical features to its bigger 860 G11 sibling. When we opened the device, we found the same cooling system and upgrade options. The port selection looks unchanged which is actually great news since you get four USB ports in such a small notebook. The keyboard also provides a similar typing experience but of course, it lacks a NumPad because of the reduced main body size.You can choose from a plethora of IPS display variants including two 1200p touchscreens and three more non-touch models with the same resolution. If your wallet is wide enough, you can get a device with a 120Hz 1600p screen. Some of the panels bring to the table the HP Sure View 5 technology which makes the onscreen info hard to read when viewed fro[...]

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    Pros

    • Solid metal build
    • The matte finish of the chassis is almost smudge-proof
    • Compact (1.418 kg / 9.04 mm - 16.35 mm)
    • The Core Ultra 7 155H sustains 2.68 GHz / 2.16 GHz P and E core clocks in medium loads
    • Wide viewing angles + 16:10 aspect ratio (LGD0791)
    • 332 nits of max brightness (LGD0791)
    • PWM-free (LGD0791)
    • Great spill-resistant keyboard
    • Smooth glass touchpad
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 + 2x Type-A ports
    • The fan is nearly quiet in "Performance" mode during heavy CPU loads
    • Almost silent fan in "Smart Sense" mode during heavy CPU loads
    • Long battery battery life given the modest 56Wh capacity and the 28W CPU (~12 hours of video playback)
    • 5MP Web camera with a privacy shutter
    • Fast and well-cooled NVMe (SAMSUNG PM9B1)
    • 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)

    Cons

    • Just a single M.2 slot
    • Tons of optional features
    • 53% sRGB coverage (LGD0791)

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Opening the Device Hint: Ensure the laptop is powered off and disconnected from any power source before starting.Undo the five Phillips-head screws on the bottom of the laptop. Use a lever tool to pop the rear around the hinge cover. Start with the two spots near the top edges and pry the central zone carefully. Once the central zone is pried, the clips on the back should be fully released. Pry the sides and the front of the laptop to fully remove the back cover.More info: The inside of the bottom plate houses a cooling pad for the WWAN slot, enhancing thermal [...]

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