HP EliteBook x360 1040 G10

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Date Published: 06 May 2025

Intel Core i7-1355U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
1000GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.33 kg (2.9 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.9 Portability Very Good

8.0 Display Excellent

5.9 For Work Average

3.6 For Gaming Mediocre

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Specs

Display
14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS

HDD/SSD
1000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
16GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Magnesium alloy

Dimensions
315.72 x 225.80 x 17.92 – 19.2 mm (12.43" x 8.89" x 0.71")

Weight
1.33 kg (2.9 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

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

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.3

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
5MP Camera with HP Auto Frame and HP Dynamic Voice Leveling

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Microphones with AI noise reduction

Speakers
Quad Speakers, Bang & Olufsen with discrete amplifier

Security Lock slot
Nano Lock

Portability

HP EliteBook x360 1040 G10

12.43" x 8.89" x 0.71" Dimensions

1.33 kg (2.9 lbs) Weight

Average 14.0-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +10% Weight

Review

HP EliteBook x360 1040 G10 in-depth review

HP states that the Elite x360 1040 G10 is designed for "Corporate executives who demand high performance, connectivity, and security". In this case, the performance is ensured by four Intel Raptor Lake U CPU options. The cooling may look modest but the thermal system is doing its job well and that's why our test device always feels snappy and responsive. For connectivity, you get Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 - all look good here.Every device relies on an IR Web camera, a lock slot, self-healing BIOS, and a dTPM 2.0 chip. So, the base level of security features is okay. For an additional amount of money, you can get a fingerprint reader, NFC, LTE or 5G connectivity, and a backlight for the keyboard. Yep, some of the most mouthwatering extras for a business device are optional.As you may[...]

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Pros

Long battery life
Solid magnesium chassis
Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
5MP IR camera with a privacy shutter
Wide viewing angles and very good contrast ratio (AUO AUO2BAB)
PWM-free (AUO AUO2BAB)
100% sRGB coverage and accurate color representation thanks to our "Design and Gaming" profile (AUO AUO2BAB)
Modern I/O with two Thunderbolt 4 ports + optional Smart card reader and SIM slot
Three performance modes + "Smart Sense" preset in the HP Power Manager app
High clocks even under full CPU load
Good audio quality
360-degree hinge

Cons

Limited upgradability
Too many optional features

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Opening the HP Elite x360 1040 G10Ensure the HP Elite x360 1040 G10 is powered off and placed on a soft, protective surface to prevent scratches. Remove the five captive Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Begin prying the bottom panel off using a thin plastic tool, starting from one of the top two corners, and continue prying the rear before moving to the sides and front.Step 2: Battery RemovalDisconnect the 51Wh battery by unplugging its connector from the motherboard. Unscrew the four Philips head screws and carefully lift the battery[...]