HP EliteBook 1040 G11 review – Impressive Performance in a Slim Package
The EliteBook 1040 G11 is the non-2-in-1 sibling of the HP Elite x360 1040 G11 that we have already reviewed. We were impressed with the x360’s performance and anticipate even greater power from the 1040 G11. In short, it is still the same modern-looking machine that could be ordered with 28W or 15W Intel Meteor Lake CPUs. vPro functionality remains optional as well as the NFC, the WWAN card, and the Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. The fingerprint reader will also cost you an additional amount of money. However, all models include a Webcam that supports facial recognition, which is a welcome inclusion.
Four of the five available panel options are 60Hz IPS screens, two of which are touch-enabled. The only high-refresh-rate variant is a 120Hz, 2880×1800 OLED display with VVR support. Our laptop features the same panel, and we’ve been very impressed with it. The audio department is represented by four 1W Poly Studio tuned speakers.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-elitebook-1040-g11/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
HP EliteBook 1040 G11 - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 2000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home
- Battery
- 68Wh
- Body material
- Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 313.94 x 219.96 x 10.5 – 14.9 mm (12.36" x 8.66" x 0.41")
- Weight
- 1.18 kg (2.6 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- 2x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- 5MP IR Camera
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Dual Array Microphones
- Speakers
- Audio by Poly Studio, quad stereo speakers with discrete amplifiers
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- HP Tamper Lock
All HP EliteBook 1040 G11 configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/hp-elitebook-1040-14-inch-g11-notebook-pc/2102163816
What’s in the box?
The box contains some manuals and a 65W or 100W Type-C adapter.
Design and construction
Aside from the 360-degree hinge, it’s hard to spot any difference between the EliteBook 1040 G11 and the HP Elite x360 1040 G11. Our review unit lacks transforming capabilities and its metal chassis remains rigid even when we tried to twist it a bit. The devices with the base battery version are as light as 1.18 kg (that’s the starting weight). The profile is also thin with its 10.5 – 14.9 mm height.
The “lip” on the top central side of the base helps you to properly grip the lid before opening.
This time around, the hinge mechanism allows you to open the machine with one hand.
The thin, dark bezels contrast sharply with the silver chassis.
The Web camera with a privacy shutter is normally positioned on top of the screen. The unit supports facial recognition for Windows Hello.
The laptop lid can be opened to about 177 degrees. Past the 90-degree mark, the lower edge of the lid acts as a stand, lifting the rear of the base. This creates a gap that allows more fresh air to reach the cooling system and internal components.
The input devices are practically the same as the ones of the HP Elite x360 1040 G11. The keyboard with large keycaps is good for typing despite the average key travel. Pay attention to the specs before buying because the backlight is optional. The speaker grills are on the side of the board. The Power button doubles as a fingerprint reader (option).
The touchpad is great for work since it offers a smooth surface and great tracking.
The ventilation grill, the three rubber feet, and the pair of speaker cutouts are on the bottom of the notebook. A vent on the back directs heat outwards. Because it’s positioned in front of the rear exhaust, the hinge cover helps prevent (most of the) hot air from reaching the screen.
Ports
On the left, there is an HDMI 2.1, two 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 ports with USB Power Delivery and DisplayPort 2.1 functionality, and an Audio combo jack. On the right side, you get a Security lock slot, a 5 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port that supports charging, a 10 Gbps USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen. 2) port with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4a, and an optional Nano SIM card slot.
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
| HP EliteBook 1040 G11 | SDC4197 (Samsung ATNA40CU03-002) |
| Diagonal | 14.0 inches (35.6 cm) |
| Panel Type | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 242 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 36 cm |
Viewing Angles
Viewing angles are good. We take photos from different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
Color Coverage
The whole “sail-shaped” map below (Fig. 1) consists of all the colors we can see, while the black crooked line shows all the colors from real-world scenes and nature around us.
Then, we’ve drawn some of the most important and interesting color spaces, compared to the colors the panel of HP EliteBook 1040 G11 can show:
Standard/For Web: sRGB – widely used color space for most consumer devices, ideal for Web design and development
For Print: AdobeRGB – used in professional photo editing, graphic design, and print
For Photographers/Video Editors: DCI-P3 – used in high-end film production, post-production, and digital cinema
Premium HDR: Rec.2020 – the widest consumer ITU color standard, covering a massive 75.8% of the visible spectrum, a benchmark for premium HDR content
HP EliteBook 1040 G11: the yellow dashed triangle (– – – – – –) represents the range of colors this monitor can display.
In our tests, we calculated the total color coverage of the monitor at 100% of the sRGB color gamut and 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) HP EliteBook 1040 G11 covers 100% of the DCI-P3 gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in HDR mode is 622 cd/m² at 8% white fill and 618 cd/m² on a full white screen.
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 400 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 399 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 3%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 6500K.
The contrast ratio of OLED panels is excellent because the pixels turn off completely when displaying black.
Uniformity: Luminance, Contrast, and Color Deviation
The figure below shows the results from our uniformity test across different sections of the screen. It’s measured at 182 nits (Windows slider = 63%) — a brightness level we consider typical for standard working conditions.
DeltaE values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users. For those working with colors, screens with DeltaE values no higher than 2.0 are recommended.
Color Accuracy
Let’s check the difference between real colors and those you’ll see on the HP EliteBook 1040 G11. We measure that distance in DeltaE – the higher the number, the more different they look.
Values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users, while values below 2.0 are suitable for color-sensitive work. A value below 1.0 means the difference is indistinguishable to the naked eye.
For the next graph, we’ve selected 24 common colors, including dark/light skin, blue sky, green grass, etc.
Before our calibration of the HP EliteBook 1040 G11, the Average color accuracy was 1.7 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Gaming profile, it lowered to 1.4 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) HP EliteBook 1040 G11 in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) HP EliteBook 1040 G11 with our display profile
Comparison in the Display P3 color space.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Some use PWM to regulate their brightness, which means that instead of reducing the light intensity, they pulse or flicker. Our brain merges the image, so it appears darker, but this strains both it and our vision, especially when the frequency of the pulses is low. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
In the graph below, you see the intensity of light at different brightness levels—on the vertical axis is the brightness of the emitted light, and on the horizontal axis—time.
The light from the backlight of the Microsoft Surface Go 4 display pulsates, but with limited amplitude across the entire brightness range. We find the display comfortable for vision in this regard.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile reduces 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: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can cause eye fatigue in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the level of screen reflection with the display turned off, at a 60° angle.
The reflectance of the HP EliteBook 1040 G11’s screen is 155 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
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Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for HP EliteBook 1040 G11 configurations with SDC4197, 2880 x 1800, AMOLED panel.
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The Design and Office profile makes display colors as close to real as possible.Ideal not only for professionals but also for everyday users, it meets sRGB standards (D65 white point, sRGB gamma) with minimal DeltaE for precise color reproduction on your panel.
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Our Health-Guard profile protects your eyes by eliminating PWM flickering, reducing strain and fatigue, and minimizing harmful Blue light exposure that can disrupt sleep and health. It uses software dimming and a gamma curve tailored to human perception for comfort and safety during screen use.
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Sound
When we subjectively listen to a sound file through the built-in speakers, the sound quality offered by HP EliteBook 1040 G11 is good. There is, however, a noticeable rise in the high frequencies in the frequency response chart.
Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Performance” profile activated in the MyHP app. The “Best performance” preset is applied in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and the “Fan always on while on AC Power” function is enabled in the BIOS.
CPU options
These are the CPU options – Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, Core Ultra 5 135H, Core Ultra 5 135U, Core Ultra 7 155H, and Core Ultra 7 165H.
Our device has a 155H chip.
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU options
All machines of this HP series rely on iGPUs.
In our case, that’s the Intel Arc (8-Cores).
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
HP EliteBook 1040 G11 GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the HP EliteBook 1040 G11 models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which HP EliteBook 1040 G11 model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different GPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / GPU.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| Counter-Strike 2 | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Very High (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 173 FPS | 118 FPS | 46 FPS |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 70 FPS | 48 FPS | 38 FPS | 31 FPS |
Storage performance
Our notebook has a 1TB Micron 2500 MTFDKBA1T0QGN-1BN1AABHA. It’s fast and it doesn’t get too hot during benchmarking reaching 68°C.
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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; Average LP E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (28W Base Power) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP EliteBook 1040 G11 | 2.96 GHz @ 2.32 GHz @ 1.51 GHz @ 75°C @ 60W | 2.72 GHz @ 2.57 GHz @ 1.98 GHz @ 97°C @ 64W | 2.15 GHz @ 1.79 GHz @ 1.25 GHz @ 76°C @ 35W |
| HP Elite x360 1040 G11 | 2.64 GHz @ 2.09 GHz @ 1.51 GHz @ 83°C @ 64W | 2.17 GHz @ 2.14 GHz @ 1.75 GHz @ 94°C @ 52W | 2.12 GHz @ 1.82 GHz @ 1.29 GHz @ 84°C @ 37W |
| Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72) | 2.66 GHz @ 2.04 GHz @ 1.51 GHz @ 82°C @ 54W | 2.40 GHz @ 2.78 GHz @ 2.29 GHz @ 97°C @ 64W | 1.81 GHz @ 2.71 GHz @ 2.44 GHz @ 100°C @ 54W |
| HP ZBook Firefly 16 G11 | 2.92 GHz @ 2.42 GHz @ 1.67 GHz @ 72°C @ 63W | 1.52 GHz @ 0.99 GHz @ 0.80 GHz @ 66°C @ 26W | 1.75 GHz @ 1.01 GHz @ 0.99 GHz @ 77°C @ 27W |
| HP ZBook Power 16 G11 | 4.05 GHz @ 2.69 GHz @ 2.19 GHz @ 75°C @ 98W | 3.93 GHz @ 2.72 GHz @ 2.21 GHz @ 88°C @ 99W | 3.24 GHz @ 2.68 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 86°C @ 65W |
| HP EliteBook 840 G11 | 2.33 GHz @ 1.85 GHz @ 1.27 GHz @ 60°C @ 49W | 2.68 GHz @ 2.16 GHz @ 1.48 GHz @ 82°C @ 56W | 1.74 GHz @ 1.21 GHz @ 1.05 GHz @ 69°C @ 28W |
| HP EliteBook 860 G11 | 2.28 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 1.24 GHz @ 58°C @ 48W | 2.70 GHz @ 2.22 GHz @ 1.51 GHz @ 84°C @ 58W | 1.64 GHz @ 1.25 GHz @ 1.08 GHz @ 73°C @ 28W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 | 2.28 GHz @ 1.96 GHz @ 1.29 GHz @ 70°C @ 43W | 2.17 GHz @ 1.89 GHz @ 1.20 GHz @ 85°C @ 43W | 1.57 GHz @ 1.00 GHz @ 0.86 GHz @ 76°C @ 28W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 (PHN14-51) | 4.19 GHz @ 2.59 GHz @ 2.23 GHz @ 77°C @ 113W | 4.19 GHz @ 2.67 GHz @ 2.28 GHz @ 88°C @ 115W | 3.67 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 95°C @ 97W |
| Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i 14 | 3.12 GHz @ 2.64 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 71°C @ 70W | 3.09 GHz @ 2.61 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 83°C @ 70W | 2.81 GHz @ 2.44 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 83°C @ 58W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 | 2.90 GHz @ 2.74 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 101°C @ 89W | 2.67 GHz @ 2.77 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 100°C @ 83W | 2.52 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 1.85 GHz @ 101°C @ 60W |
| Dell Precision 14 3490 | 3.07 GHz @ 2.45 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 71°C @ 64W | 3.04 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 83°C @ 64W | 1.89 GHz @ 1.56 GHz @ 1.14 GHz @ 75°C @ 33W |
| MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio C1U | 2.74 GHz @ 2.16 GHz @ 1.58 GHz @ 67°C @ 60W | 2.74 GHz @ 2.16 GHz @ 1.57 GHz @ 73°C @ 60W | 1.78 GHz @ 1.11 GHz @ 1.02 GHz @ 66°C @ 30W |
| Dell Precision 15 3590 | 2.84 GHz @ 2.33 GHz @ 1.63 GHz @ 66°C @ 63W | 2.82 GHz @ 2.32 GHz @ 1.60 GHz @ 79°C @ 64W | 2.15 GHz @ 1.66 GHz @ 1.27 GHz @ 75°C @ 42W |
| Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (14″, Gen 9) | 2.85 GHz @ 2.31 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 70°C @ 53W | 2.73 GHz @ 2.25 GHz @ 1.62 GHz @ 90°C @ 53W | 1.14 GHz @ 0.99 GHz @ 0.93 GHz @ 63°C @ 22W |
| MSI Summit E13 AI Evo A1M | 2.24 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 1.32 GHz @ 73°C @ 40W | 2.15 GHz @ 1.79 GHz @ 1.29 GHz @ 83°C @ 40W | 1.74 GHz @ 1.00 GHz @ 1.00 GHz @ 77°C @ 28W |
| Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (14″, Gen 9) | 2.41 GHz @ 2.07 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 70°C @ 47W | 2.34 GHz @ 2.02 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 83°C @ 47W | 2.00 GHz @ 1.59 GHz @ 1.10 GHz @ 78°C @ 35W |
| Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 | 3.50 GHz @ 2.70 GHz @ 1.90 GHz @ 80°C @ 80W | 2.82 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 2.42 GHz @ 99°C @ 77W | 2.74 GHz @ 2.28 GHz @ 1.69 GHz @ 90°C @ 55W |
| Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | 3.22 GHz @ 2.62 GHz @ 1.74 GHz @ 89°C @ 80W | 2.64 GHz @ 2.61 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 100°C @ 73W | 2.50 GHz @ 1.99 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 83°C @ 45W |
| HP OMEN Transcend 14 (14-fb0000) | 3.38 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 2.29 GHz @ 65°C @ 85W | 3.22 GHz @ 2.67 GHz @ 2.43 GHz @ 73°C @ 80W | 2.87 GHz @ 2.45 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 76°C @ 61W |
| Dell XPS 16 9640 | 3.58 GHz @ 2.72 GHz @ 2.27 GHz @ 86°C @ 97W | 3.39 GHz @ 2.73 GHz @ 1.92 GHz @ 90°C @ 80W | 3.02 GHz @ 2.37 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 84°C @ 60W |
| Dell XPS 14 9440 | 3.01 GHz @ 2.55 GHz @ 1.81 GHz @ 88°C @ 64W | 1.96 GHz @ 2.53 GHz @ 2.22 GHz @ 96°C @ 58W | 2.17 GHz @ 1.88 GHz @ 1.33 GHz @ 83°C @ 38W |
| Dell XPS 13 9340 | 2.26 GHz @ 2.43 GHz @ 2.19 GHz @ 100°C @ 59W | 1.21 GHz @ 1.34 GHz @ 2.48 GHz @ 96°C @ 38W | 1.52 GHz @ 1.25 GHz @ 1.67 GHz @ 96°C @ 32W |
| HP Spectre x360 16 (16-aa0000) | 3.02 GHz @ 2.41 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 72°C @ 64W | 2.93 GHz @ 2.41 GHz @ 1.93 GHz @ 85°C @ 64W | 2.39 GHz @ 1.98 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 80°C @ 45W |
| Lenovo Yoga 9i (14, Gen 9) | 2.95 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 1.63 GHz @ 61°C @ 68W | 2.59 GHz @ 2.23 GHz @ 1.47 GHz @ 83°C @ 52W | 2.31 GHz @ 1.98 GHz @ 1.32 GHz @ 75°C @ 37W |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | 2.91 GHz @ 2.40 GHz @ 1.60 GHz @ 86°C @ 64W | 2.20 GHz @ 2.00 GHz @ 1.69 GHz @ 102°C @ 60W | 1.12 GHz @ 1.52 GHz @ 0.84 GHz @ 78°C @ 28W |
The EliteBook 1040 G11 equipped with the Core Ultra 7 155H offers higher clocks in short and medium stress than its x360 2-in-1 sibling. The frequencies between the two are comparable in long loads. The thing that is concerning is the 97°C CPU temperature after 30 seconds of 100% stress. Still, the P and E core clocks are very good, especially for a thin 14-incher.
Comfort during full load
If the processor is loaded at max in “Performance” mode, the noise that is coming from the duo of fans is average. In this scenario, the keyboard doesn’t feel hot.
In “Smart Sense” mode, the clocks are heavily hindered.
Battery
Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows’ Power Efficiency setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 180 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. This laptop’s 68Wh battery pack lasts for around 11 hours of video playback. Оur test was conducted with the “Energy Saver” preset activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and the Smart Sence mode applied in the MyHP app.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To see the internals of this small laptop, you have to undo just four captive Phillips-head screws. Pry the bottom two corners with a thin plastic tool. Then, pop all the sides of the plate starting from the front.
Here’s how the bottom panel looks on the inside.
The laptop that we bought is equipped with the optional 68Wh battery. The default version has a capacity of 56Wh. To take it out, pull the connector towards the unit and rotate the two blue clips on the bottom. The battery has enough juice for around 11 hours of video playback. Оur test was conducted with the “Energy Saver” preset activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and the Smart Sence mode applied in the MyHP app.
The RAM is soldered. The modules are hidden below a small metal cap on top of the cooling’s heat spreader. Still, you can pick this device with up to 64GB of LPDDR5x-7467 MHz memory in dual-channel mode.
Unfortunately, there is just one M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. The NVMe here is additionally cooled by a thermal pad underneath. The WWAN slot on the left is for optional 5G or 4G LTE connectivity.
The Wi-Fi card is upgradable which is nice.
The cooling has two fans, one long heat pipe, a sizable heat sink, and a large heat spreader.
Verdict
The EliteBook 1040 G11 sports higher performance compared to the HP Elite x360 1040 G11 since the non-2-in-1 sibling offers even better CPU clocks in both short and medium loads. Here, the Core Ultra 7 155H runs 8°C cooler when it’s pounded with heavy stress for a long time. The capabilities of the Intel Arc (8-Cores) are pleasantly boosted by the fast LPDDR5x-7467 MHz memory. The integrated graphics achieve around 120 FPS on Medium settings in CS2, a commendable result for an iGPU.
The top-tier 1800p 120Hz OLED screen (Samsung ATNA40CU03-002 (SDC4197)) is a nice addition to the snappy performance of the laptop. The display boasts deep blacks, full sRGB, and DCI-P3 coverage alongside 622 nits of max brightness in HDR mode.
Despite the high-resolution screen, battery life remains respectable, lasting approximately 11 hours during video playback. At the end of the day, the EliteBook 1040 G11 is a light and thin business device that sports impressive power for its size, great port selection, and a metal chassis.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-elitebook-1040-g11/
Pros
- Solid metal chassis
- The matte finish is almost fingerprint-proof
- Light and thin (1.18 kg / 10.5 – 14.9 mm)
- The Core Ultra 7 155H sustains ~ 2.15 GHz / 1.80 GHz P and E core clocks in long loads
- Wide viewing angles + 16:10 aspect ratio (SDC4197)
- 400 nits of max brightness in SDR mode + infinite contrast ratio (SDC4197)
- 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage + accurate colors with our “Design and Office” profile (SDC4197)
- 2880 x 1800 120Hz OLED screen with variable refresh rate support (VRR)
- Good keyboard
- Smooth and precise touchpad
- 3x Type-Cs + 1x Type-A ports
- The fans aren’t noisy in “Performance” mode during heavy CPU loads
- Long battery battery life with the optional 68Wh capacity (~11 hours of videos)
- 5MP IR Web camera with a privacy shutter
- Fast NVMe (Micron 2500)
- Good sound quality
- NFC, fingerprint reader, vPro, Intel Evo, eSIM, backlit keyboard. Wi-Fi 7 (all are optional)
- Up to 64GB LPDDR5x memory
- Replaceable WWAN and Wi-Fi cards
- HP Sure View privacy screen
- Great iGPU performance
- You can open the lid with one hand
Cons
- Just one M.2 slot + soldered RAM
- Too many optional features
- 97°C CPU temperature in medium loads
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Bonjour, J’ai fait l’acquisition du Elitebook 1040 et je trouve qu’il est très bon. J’ai rencontré 2 bugs dont 1 qui pourrait être du à mon habitude de trackpad sur MAC. Pq je vous pose la question ? Simplement car vous avez fait des tests approfondis et peut-être que vous avez peut-être eu des bugs peut-être similaires sans y faire vraiment attention Pourriez-vous me dire si vous avez également aperçu ces 2 bugs ? Le son est de bonne facture avec Poly Studio avec une sensation Surround. Toutefois, quand le son est faible (niveau entre 4-8) et que l’on écoute… Read more »