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 already guess, this is a 2-in-1 laptop and it has a 360-hinge so you can use it in a tent mode (for example). You can choose among three touch IPS 1200p displays but perhaps most of the wealthy CEOs should prefer the top variant which is a 1600p 120Hz model. The notebook also boasts premium build quality and a light chassis. You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-elitebook-x360-1040-g10/ Specs, Drivers, What's in the box Drivers All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/hp-elite-x360-1040-14-inch-g10-2-in-1-notebook-pc/2101555081 What's in the box? Inside the box, we found some manuals and a 65W Type-C charger. The least powerful machines are bundled with a 45W adapter. Design and construction Compared to the G8 predecessor, the HP Elite x360 1040 G10 design features more rounded corners and there are no speaker grills around the keyboard. Overall, the look is clean and stylish. The magnesium chassis is light and it weighs just 1.33 kilos. The profile thickness is 17.92 - 19.2 mm. Because of the stiff hinges, you can't open the lid with one hand. Still, the unit is solid and the same applies to the base. The silver matte finish isn't a fingerprint magnet. The dark bezels around the IPS display contrast well with the bright chassis color. Still, the upper and the middle bezels aren't thin. Here, the 5MP IR Web camera has a privacy shutter which isn't a standard for all devices (according to HP). This is a full-blown 2-in-1 machine because of the 360-degree hinge. With just a simple move, you can convert the laptop into a tablet or you can also use it in a tent or clamshell mode. The spill-resistant keyboard with an optional backlight is great for work thanks to the keycaps with long travel and clicky feedback. There is no NumPad which isn't a surprise given the form factor of the notebook. The Arrow keys are too small for normal usage. The touchpad is great - it's big, smooth, and precise. The optional fingerprint reader is placed on the right palm rest area. The bottom side of the laptop houses two long rubber feet, a ventilation grill, and two speaker cutouts. The hot air is pushed through a vent on the rear. In a clamshell mode when the angle of the opening is wider than usual, some amount of heat can make its way to the panel during heavy CPU loads. Ports On the left, there is an HDMI 2.1 for up to 4K@60Hz external displays, a USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port with HP Sleep & Charge function, two Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps ports (that support USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, and HP Sleep and Charge), and an optional Smart card reader. On the right side, you get an Audio combo jack, one more USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port, a lock slot, and a SIM card slot (option). Display quality, Health impact (PWM), Sound HP Elite x360 1040 G10 is equipped with a WUXGA IPS Touch panel, model number AUO AUO2BAB. It comes with a 60Hz refresh rate. Its diagonal is 14.0" (35.6 cm), and the resolution - 1920 x 1200p. Additionally, the screen ratio is 16:10, the pixel density – 162 ppi, and their pitch – 0.16 x 0.16 mm. The screen can be considered Retina when viewed from at least 53 cm (from this distance, the average human eye can’t see the individual pixels). An additional layer is visible on the microscope image, similar to the one related to the "Sure View" privacy system, as is the case with the HP Envy x360 Convertible 13 ay1015nn. Viewing angles are comfortable. We offer images at different angles to evaluate the quality. Also, a video with locked focus and exposure. The maximum measured brightness is 419 nits (cd/m2) in the middle of the screen and 407 nits (cd/m2) average across the surface with a maximum deviation of 10%. The Correlated Color Temperature on a white screen and at maximum brightness is 6400K (average). In the illustration below you can see how the display performs from a uniformity perspective. The illustration below shows how matters are for operational brightness levels (approximately 140 nits) – in this particular case at 62% Brightness (White level = 144 cd/m2, Black level = 0.1 cd/m2). Values of dE2000 over 4.0 should not occur, and this parameter is one of the first you should check if you intend to use the laptop for color-sensitive work (a maximum tolerance of 2.0 ). The contrast ratio is very good – 1500:1. To make sure we are on the same page, we would like to give you a little introduction to the sRGB color gamut and the Adobe RGB. To start, there’s the CIE 1976 Uniform Chromaticity Diagram that represents the visible specter of colors by the human eye, giving you a better perception of the color gamut coverage and the color accuracy. Inside the black triangle, you will see the standard color gamut (sRGB) that is being used by millions of people on HDTV and on the web. As for the Adobe RGB, this is used in professional cameras, monitors, etc for printing. Basically, colors inside the black triangle are used by everyone and this is the essential part of the color quality and color accuracy of a mainstream notebook. Still, we’ve included other color spaces like the famous DCI-P3 standard used by movie studios, as well as the digital UHD Rec.2020 standard. Rec.2020, however, is still a thing of the future and it’s difficult for today’s displays to cover that well. We’ve also included the so-called Michael Pointer gamut, or Pointer’s gamut, which represents the colors that naturally occur around us every day. The yellow dotted line shows HP Elite x360 1040 G10's color gamut coverage. Its display covers 100% of the sRGB/ITU-R BT.709 (web/HDTV standard) in CIE1976 and 85% of DCI-P3. Our “Design and Gaming” profile delivers optimal color temperature (6500K) at 140 cd/m2 luminance and sRGB gamma mode. We tested the accuracy of the display with 24 commonly used colors like light and dark human skin, blue sky, green grass, orange, etc. You can check out the results at factory condition and also, with the “Design and Gaming” profile. Below you can compare the scores of the HP Elite x360 1040 G10 with the default settings (left), and with the “Gaming and Web design” profile (right). The next figure shows how well the display is able to reproduce really dark parts of an image, which is essential when watching movies or playing games in low ambient light. The left side of the image represents the display with stock settings, while the right one is with the “Gaming and Web Design” profile activated. On the horizontal axis, you will find the grayscale, and on the vertical axis – the luminance of the display. On the two graphs below you can easily check for yourself how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display, the calibration, the viewing angle, 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 = 30.2 ms. 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) Pulse-width modulation (PWM) is an easy way to control monitor brightness. When you lower the brightness, the light intensity of the backlight is not lowered, but instead turned off and on by the electronics with a frequency indistinguishable to the human eye. In these light impulses, the light/no-light time ratio varies, while brightness remains unchanged, which is harmful to your eyes. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM. HP Elite x360 1040 G10's display doesn't flicker at any brightness level. This makes the screen pretty comfortable for long periods of use. Health Impact: Blue light emissions Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates PWM but also reduces the 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: Gloss-level measurement Glossy-coated displays are sometimes inconvenient in high ambient light conditions. We show the level of reflection on the screen for the respective laptop when the display is turned off and the measurement angle is 60° (in this case, the result is 23.2 GU). Sound HP Elite x360 1040 G10's Bang & Olufsen speakers produce a sound of pretty good quality. Its low, mid, and high tones are clear of deviations. Buy our profiles Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for HP Elite x360 1040 G10 configurations with 14.0" AUO AUO2BAB (1920 x 1200) IPS. *Should you have problems with downloading the purchased file, try using a different browser to open the link you’ll receive via e-mail. If the download target is a .php file instead of an archive, change the file extension to .zip or contact us at bg.laptopmedia@gmail.com. Read more about the profiles HERE. Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Best performance” preset activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu. Also, the “Fan always on” function is enabled in the BIOS, and the "Performance" mode is applied in the HP Power Manager app. CPU options You can find this laptop with Intel Core i5-1335U, Core i5-1345U, Core i7-1355U, or Core i7-1365U. GPU options All machines of the series are iGPU-only devices. Gaming tests CS:GO HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) HD 1080p, MAX (Check settings) Average FPS 152 fps 121 fps 85 fps DOTA 2 HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) HD 1080p, Normal (Check settings) HD 1080p, High (Check settings) Average FPS 124 fps 75 fps 52 fps [eBook Guide + Tools] How to MAX OUT your Laptop Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life 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; CPU temp.; Package Power Intel Core i7-1355U (15W TDP) 0:02 - 0:10 sec 0:15 - 0:30 sec 10:00 - 15:00 min HP Elite x360 1040 G10 3.83 GHz @ 2.95 GHz @ 77°C @ 49W 3.05 GHz @ 2.30 GHz @ 80°C @ 31W 2.52 GHz @ 1.91 GHz @ 80°C @ 22W HP Envy x360 15 (15-fe0000) 3.56 GHz @ 2.61 GHz @ 67°C @ 46W 3.43 GHz @ 2.57 GHz @ 79°C @ 44W 2.86 GHz @ 2.13 GHz @ 78°C @ 30W Dell Latitude 15 3540 3.28 GHz @ 2.53 GHz @ 88°C @ 37W 2.77 GHz @ 2.14 GHz @ 90°C @ 27W 2.37 GHz @ 1.71 GHz @ 69°C @ 20W Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (Intel) 3.22 GHz @ 2.43 GHz @ 85°C @ 33W 3.00 GHz @ 2.26 GHz @ 89°C @ 28W 2.01 GHz @ 1.46 GHz @ 70°C @ 16W Dell Latitude 14 5440 4.03 GHz @ 3.03 GHz @ 71°C @ 50W 3.91 GHz @ 2.97 GHz @ 93°C @ 47W 2.65 GHz @ 1.99 GHz @ 70°C @ 22W Dell Latitude 14 7440 3.65 GHz @ 2.67 GHz @ 83°C @ 44W 3.26 GHz @ 2.43 GHz @ 94°C @ 36W 2.63 GHz @ 1.87 GHz @ 76°C @ 25W Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (Intel) 3.59 GHz @ 2.66 GHz @ 80°C @ 39W 3.52 GHz @ 2.68 GHz @ 94°C @ 39W 2.50 GHz @ 1.84 GHz @ 77°C @ 20W HP Pavilion 15 (15-eg3000) 3.67 GHz @ 2.80 GHz @ 76°C @ 45W 2.67 GHz @ 2.06 GHz @ 73°C @ 25W 2.22 GHz @ 1.73 GHz @ 69°C @ 18W HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 3.83 GHz @ 2.88 GHz @ 74°C @ 49W 3.74 GHz @ 2.90 GHz @ 86°C @ 49W 2.69 GHz @ 1.96 GHz @ 75°C @ 23W HP ZBook Firefly 16 G10 3.85 GHz @ 2.89 GHz @ 67°C @ 50W 3.32 GHz @ 2.48 GHz @ 75°C @ 37W 2.14 GHz @ 1.44 GHz @ 66°C @ 17W HP EliteBook 860 G10 3.90 GHz @ 2.95 GHz @ 77°C @ 50W 3.35 GHz @ 2.12 GHz @ 86°C @ 36W 2.48 GHz @ 1.77 GHz @ 65°C @ 20W Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP216-51) 3.90 GHz @ 2.93 GHz @ 89°C @ 55W 2.73 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 86°C @ 37W 2.93 GHz @ 2.08 GHz @ 77°C @ 28W Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-53) 3.52 GHz @ 2.59 GHz @ 67°C @ 45W 3.22 GHz @ 2.40 GHz @ 73°C @ 40W 2.63 GHz @ 1.90 GHz @ 72°C @ 28W Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 3.76 GHz @ 2.88 GHz @ 85°C @ 50W 3.46 GHz @ 2.67 GHz @ 97°C @ 44W 2.02 GHz @ 1.55 GHz @ 69°C @ 18W Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 3.66 GHz @ 2.80 GHz @ 94°C @ 49W 3.23 GHz @ 2.50 GHz @ 97°C @ 38W 2.00 GHz @ 1.55 GHz @ 72°C @ 19W Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 3.67 GHz @ 2.81 GHz @ 82°C @ 49W 3.32 GHz @ 2.53 GHz @ 94°C @ 39W 2.17 GHz @ 1.64 GHz @ 76°C @ 20W Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 3.49 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 69°C @ 42W 3.28 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 82°C @ 38W 2.20 GHz @ 1.62 GHz @ 77°C @ 23W Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (Intel) 3.34 GHz @ 2.54 GHz @ 86°C @ 39W 3.16 GHz @ 2.45 GHz @ 93°C @ 35W 2.38 GHz @ 1.77 GHz @ 77°C @ 20W Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 3.78 GHz @ 2.93 GHz @ 82°C @ 48W 3.45 GHz @ 2.71 GHz @ 90°C @ 41W 2.52 GHz @ 1.87 GHz @ 78°C @ 22W Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 3.83 GHz @ 2.89 GHz @ 78°C @ 51W 3.7 GHz @ 2.82 GHz @ 93°C @ 49W 2.38 GHz @ 1.75 GHz @ 64°C @ 21W Acer Aspire 5 (A514-56M) 3.82 GHz @ 2.82 GHz @ 64°C @ 55W 2.18 GHz @ 2.26 GHz @ 65°C @ 37W 1.43 GHz @ 1.98 GHz @ 60°C @ 28W Dell Vostro 15 3530 2.06 GHz @ 2.70 GHz @ 94°C @ 40W 1.56 GHz @ 2.22 GHz @ 96°C @ 26W 2.06 GHz @ 2.25 GHz @ 95°C @ 26W Lenovo Yoga Book 9 (13IRU8) 2.23 GHz @ 2.58 GHz @ 76°C @ 40W 2.13 GHz @ 2.42 GHz @ 85°C @ 35W 1.64 GHz @ 2.03 GHz @ 77°C @ 24W ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) 3.46 GHz @ 2.47 GHz @ 80°C @ 41W 3.06 GHz @ 2.24 GHz @ 91°C @ 31W 2.36 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 75°C @ 21W The optional Core i7-1355U here can sustain impressively high clocks in short loads. The frequencies remain pleasantly high even in longer loads which is a good achievement for a 14-inch 2-in-1 laptop. Gaming comfort The three power presets plus the auto mode that is called "Smart Sense" can be found in the HP Power Manager software. No matter the mode, the fan is always quiet or dead silent if you untick the “Fan always on while on AC Power” function in the BIOS. Even when the CPU is doing the heavy lifting, the keyboard becomes a bit warm to the touch but not too hot so you can use the laptop comfortably while benchmarking the processor with Cinebench 2024. Battery Now, we conduct the battery tests with Windows Better performance setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 120 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. Our laptop is equipped with a 51Wh battery pack. It lasts for around 14 hours of Web browsing, or 12 hours and 30 minutes of video playback. This is a good result. To achieve that, you have to apply the “Balanced” preset in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and select the "Quiet" mode in the HP Power Manager app. Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance To open this laptop, you have to undo just five captive Phillips-head screws. After that, pop the bottom plate with a thin plastic tool starting from one of the top two corners. Then, fully pry the rear and work your way around the sides and the front. Our machine has the optional 51Wh battery. The default version is a 38Wh model. To take it out, unplug the connector from the motherboard and undo the four Philips head screws that fix the battery to the base. The capacity is enough for around 14 hours of Web browsing, or 12 hours and 30 minutes of video playback. Sadly, the memory is soldered. The maximum possible amount of RAM for the series is 32 GB LPDDR5-4800 MHz which sounds future-proof. In terms of storage, there is only one M.2 slot for 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. The WWAN slot for optional LTE or 5G connectivity can be seen on the left of the fan. In our case, the PCB of the card is covered by a metal shroud that has a thermal pad on top and it makes contact with the bottom panel. The NVMe is protected by a metal plate and we can spot a small thermal pad for additional cooling. Another pad is placed below the SSD. The cooling has one large fan, a decently sized heat pipe, one heat sink, and a heat spreader. Storage performance The SSD of this notebook is the 1TB SK Hynix PC801 HFS001TEJ9X101N. This Gen 4 NVMe reached 59°C during benchmarking (which isn't too hot). Verdict The HP Elite x360 1040 G10 left us with many positive impressions. The magnesium chassis is rigid, and the input devices are comfortable. The Sunon cooling fan is quiet even when the processor is stressed at max and in this scenario, the keyboard doesn't feel too hot to the touch. In short, the comfort under load is very good. The fan is quiet but the CPU clocks under load are high which sounds great for a light and compact notebook with transforming capabilities. The NVMe of our device is decently snappy and it doesn't get toasty during benchmarking. This reminds us that you get just one M.2 slot for storage and the memory is soldered but the maximum amount of 32GB LPDDR5 should be enough for most users. The 1200p IPS display (AUO AUO2BAB) is a good choice for work or entertainment. The PWM-free panel reaches 419 cd/m2 max brightness and it also offers wide viewing angles. The screen is suitable for professional color-sensitive work thanks to the full sRGB coverage and the excellent color accuracy when our "Design and Gaming" profile is applied. The port selection looks fine with the 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors and the HDMI 2.1. Last but not least, the battery life with the optional 51Wh unit is enough for almost two working days away from the charger. Unfortunately, many useful goodies such as the fingerprint reader, the SIM slot, and the Smart card reader are optional. The HP Elite x360 1040 G10 is a compact 2-in-1 business device that offers a nice keyboard, quiet fan, color-accurate IPS display, solid build, and a long battery life. You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-elitebook-x360-1040-g10/