HP EliteBook 860 G11

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Date Published: 04 Feb 2025

Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
1000GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.73 kg (3.8 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.3 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

6.1 For Work Good

4.2 For Gaming Average

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Review

HP EliteBook 860 G11 in-depth review

The EliteBook 860 G11 seems like a good choice for office or hybrid employees because of the security features. You get a Tamper Lock protection, a self-healing BIOS, a Lock slot, a privacy shutter, and a dTPM2.0 chip. If that's not enough for you, HP offers many optional goodies. This includes a fingerprint reader, IR Web camera, NFC, eSIM, and a vPro CPU. We can spot the Intel Evo certification in the specifications which isn't standard but it enhances the battery life. You can achieve longer autonomous work if you pick a device with a U-series Meteor Lake processor and an optional 76Wh battery. Perhaps the power users in the office will prefer 28W chips which are also available.We like that the port selection is on point thanks to the pair of Thunderbolt 4s. The upgradability would [...]

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Pros

Metal build
The matte finish is almost fingerprint-proof
Good dimensions for a 16-incher (1.729 kg / 9.02 mm - 16.35 mm)
The Core Ultra 7 155H maintains 2.70 GHz / 2.22 GHz P and E core clocks in medium loads
Wide viewing angles + 16:10 aspect ratio (CMN1638)
317 nits of max brightness (CMN1638)
1540:1 contrast ratio (CMN1638)
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 considering the modest 56Wh capacity and the 28W CPU (10 hours of video playback)
5MP Web camera with a privacy shutter
Well-cooled NVMe
Lid with a lever design
Solid base
Quality sound
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
You can't open the lid with one hand
Tons of optional features
Low sRGB coverage (CMN1638)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the HP EliteBook 860 G11Undo the 5 Phillips-head screws on the bottom panel. Use a lever tool to pop the zones close to the top two edges and lift the middle of the rear. Finally, pry the sides and the front using a thin plastic tool.Note: The inside of the bottom plate includes thermal pads for the WWAN slot and SSD.Battery RemovalThis device is equipped with the default 56Wh battery, but you can opt for a 76Wh variant. To remove it, detach the connector from the motherboard and undo the 4 Phillips-head screws that secure the battery.Note: [...]

DISPLAY: 16.0-inch, 1920x1200, IPS

Name
CMN1638

Diagonal
16.0"

Pixel density
141.51 ppi

Brightness
317 cd/m²

sRGB
57%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1200

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1540:1

dE Color Checker
3.7 3.2

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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