HP ProBook 440 G11 review – The Compact Companion for Your Busy Day
Smaller doesn’t always mean less powerful. Or at least on paper. The ProBook 440 G11 is a compact version of the bigger 460 G11 model. Both siblings share many similarities like the Meteor Lake-U and H CPU options, the good upgradability and port selection, and even the battery life is nearly identical. Not bad for a 14-incher!
The situation remains unchanged in terms of security features. You get a privacy shutter, optional fingerprint reader and IR Web camera alongside a dTPM 2.0 chip and self-healing BIOS.
That’s not a top-end business machine which explains the lack of high-refresh rate displays. On the flip side, you can opt for a 1600p screen. If you want to lower the end price, you have to settle for one of the 1200p units. There is also a touchscreen variant with the same resolution.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-probook-440-g11/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
HP ProBook 440 G11 - Specs
- Display
- 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
- HDD/SSD
- up to 1024GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, No OS, DOS
- Battery
- 56Wh
- Body material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 318.51 x 224.28 x 10.9 - 17.0 mm (12.54" x 8.83" x 0.43")
- Weight
- 1.40 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
- Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort, Sleep and Charge
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- FHD
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Dual Microphone Array
- Speakers
- 2x Stereo Speakers with discrete amps, Audio by Poly Studio
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
All HP ProBook 440 G11 configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://support.hp.com/si-en/drivers/hp-probook-440-14-inch-g11-notebook-pc/2102139762
What’s in the box?
The package contains some manuals and the notebook itself. Depending on the CPU / GPU model, you get a 45W, 65W, or 100W Type-C charger.
Design and construction
The ProBook 440 G11 looks like a typical HP office machine with its rounded edges and unintrusive design. The build is made of metal and plastic. You can press down the lid in the center but not too much. In an open position, the unit feels pretty solid. The same applies to the base which can be flexed only when pushing hard the zone between the touchpad and the Space key. The portability seems good thanks to the weight of 1.398 kilos and the 10.9 x 17.0 mm profile.
You can’t open the lid with one hand but at least there is a lip on the base which allows you to properly grip the lid before opening.
The bezels around the display are thin, even the lower one that houses the HP logo – nice!
The 1080p Web camera on top has a privacy shutter. For an additional amount of money, you can get the optional 5MP IR variant for Windows Hello.
A fully flat opening isn’t possible but the max angle is still wide enough for content sharing. The bottom of the lid and its small rubber feet raise the rear of the body. This happens when the lid is pushed too far back which isn’t comfortable for normal usage.
The same spill-resistant keyboard can be found in many other machines from the same manufacturer. The downside here is the small Arrows and the fact that you have to pay more to have a backlight. The rest is fine – the key travel and the feedback are on point.
The touchpad is okay for work. It’s decently sized but the surface isn’t impressively smooth while the accuracy is normal. The clicks also sound too loud.
Nothing unusual on the bottom side – a ventilation grill, a pair of long rubber feet, and two speaker cutouts. The heat is being exhausted via a vent on the back. It aims at the lower screen bezel. This means some amount of hot air makes its way to the panel during heavy loads.
Ports
On the left, you get an HDMI 2.1, a 5 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port with charging capabilities, two 20 Gbps USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen. 2) ports that support USB Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4, and an Audio combo jack. On the right, we can see a Lock slot, LAN, another 5 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port, and an optional Nano SIM card slot.
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
| HP Probook 440 G11 | AUOE3AC |
| Diagonal | 14.0 inches (35.6 cm) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 162 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 53 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 Probook 440 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 Probook 440 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 51% of the sRGB color gamut and 40% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) HP Probook 440 G11 covers 51% of the sRGB gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 315 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 293 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 10%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 6650K.
The contrast ratio is 1340:1.
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 181 nits (Windows slider = 78%) — 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 Probook 440 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 Probook 440 G11, the Average color accuracy was 4.2 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Gaming profile, it lowered to 4.0 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) HP Probook 440 G11 in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) HP Probook 440 G11 with our display profile
Comparison in the sRGB color space (primaries and D65 white point specified in ITU-R BT.709, sRGB encoding curve).
Here’s an illustration of what the Design and Gaming profile aims to deliver:
Left: No Profile | Drag the slider to see the difference | Right: Design & Gaming Profile
Visibility in dark scenes
Have you ever watched a movie with dark scenes where you could barely see anything? This often happens because many display panels struggle to differentiate the darkest nuances, making them appear the same.
The next figure illustrates how well the display reproduces these dark nuances. The left side of the image shows the display with stock settings, and the right side shows it with our Design and Gaming profile activated.
On the horizontal axis are the grayscale levels, and on the vertical axis – the corresponding display brightness.
You can also check how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display 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 = 15.1 ms. Short pixel response time is a prerequisite for a smooth picture in dynamic scenes.
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)
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 HP Probook 440 G11 display is not pulse-width modulated, providing visual comfort in the discussed aspect.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates harmful PWM when the laptop uses it to control brightness but also 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 Probook 440 G11’s screen is 51.7 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 Probook 440 G11 configurations with AUOE3AC, 1920 х 1200, IPS panel.
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Office Work
Office Work should be used mostly by users who spend most of the time looking at pieces of text, tables or just surfing. This profile aims to deliver better distinctness and clarity by keeping a flat gamma curve (2.20), native color temperature and perceptually accurate colors.
Design and Gaming
This profile is aimed at designers who work with colors professionally, and for games and movies as well. Design and Gaming takes display panels to their limits, making them as accurate as possible in the sRGB IEC61966-2-1 standard for Web and HDTV, at white point D65.
Health-Guard
Health-Guard eliminates the harmful Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and reduces the negative Blue Light which affects our eyes and body. Since it’s custom tailored for every panel, it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate. Health-Guard simulates paper so the pressure on the eyes is greatly reduced.
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Sound
When we subjectively listen to a sound file through the built-in speakers, the sound quality offered by HP Probook 440 G11 is relatively good. However, the low, mid and high frequencies have slight deviations in clarity.
Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Best performance” preset applied in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and the “Fan always on while on AC Power” function enabled in the BIOS.
CPU options
The notebook is offered with the Core Ultra 5 125H, Core Ultra 5 125U, Core Ultra 7 155H, or Core Ultra 7 155U.
Our laptop has a 125U 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
The GeForce RTX 2050 is the only dGPU option for this HP series.
Our machine relies on Intel Graphics (4-Cores).
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Gaming tests
| Counter-Strike 2 | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Very High (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 95 FPS | 60 FPS | 22 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 | 36 FPS | 25 FPS | 19 FPS | 15 FPS |
Storage performance
Our device is equipped with a 512GB KIOXIA KBG50ZNV512G. Its speeds are decent at best but on the right side, the unit doesn’t get toasty at all during benchmarking.
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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; Average LP E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (15W Base Power) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP ProBook 440 G11 | 4.22 GHz @ 3.14 GHz @ 2.08 GHz @ 84°C @ 57W | 2.39 GHz @ 2.16 GHz @ 1.20 GHz @ 75°C @ 25W | 2.22 GHz @ 2.09 GHz @ 1.11 GHz @ 80°C @ 25W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 | 4.00 GHz @ 3.19 GHz @ 2.06 GHz @ 92°C @ 54W | 3.43 GHz @ 3.11 GHz @ 2.09 GHz @ 96°C @ 47W | 2.68 GHz @ 2.36 GHz @ 1.41 GHz @ 80°C @ 28W |
| Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4 | 4.19 GHz @ 3.19 GHz @ 2.08 GHz @ 83°C @ 57W | 3.21 GHz @ 2.77 GHz @ 1.97 GHz @ 90°C @ 42W | 2.75 GHz @ 2.20 GHz @ 1.35 GHz @ 71°C @ 27W |
| Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7 | 3.33 GHz @ 2.56 GHz @ 1.66 GHz @ 85°C @ 46W | 3.38 GHz @ 3.03 GHz @ 2.09 GHz @ 96°C @ 48W | 3.02 GHz @ 2.39 GHz @ 1.51 GHz @ 73°C @ 30W |
| HP ProBook 460 G11 | 3.84 GHz @ 2.92 GHz @ 1.86 GHz @ 85°C @ 52W | 2.50 GHz @ 2.20 GHz @ 1.25 GHz @ 76°C @ 25W | 2.28 GHz @ 2.06 GHz @ 1.12 GHz @ 81°C @ 24W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 | 3.77 GHz @ 3.19 GHz @ 2.09 GHz @ 101°C @ 51W | 3.09 GHz @ 3.01 GHz @ 2.09 GHz @ 100°C @ 43W | 2.27 GHz @ 2.02 GHz @ 1.12 GHz @ 77°C @ 22W |
| Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 (Intel) | 3.95 GHz @ 3.19 GHz @ 2.03 GHz @ 90°C @ 60W | 3.41 GHz @ 3.19 GHz @ 2.09 GHz @ 96°C @ 50W | 2.88 GHz @ 2.41 GHz @ 1.39 GHz @ 72°C @ 30W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 | 3.54 GHz @ 3.00 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 75°C @ 43W | 3.45 GHz @ 2.95 GHz @ 1.77 GHz @ 88°C @ 43W | 2.00 GHz @ 1.89 GHz @ 1.10 GHz @ 67°C @ 21W |
The Core Ultra 5 125U maintains a 4.22 GHz / 3.14 GHz P and E core clock in short loads which is impressive for a small device with one-fan cooling. In longer stress, the frequencies near the ones of the ProBook 460 G11 with the same chip. Not bad.
Comfort during full load
The fan is quiet in “Performance” mode during heavy loads.
When the CPU is pushed to its limits, the hotspot on the keyboard is on the top row of keys and it reaches 48°C. We also measured 44°C on the bottom display bezel on the zone in front of the exhaust. The rest of the board is cooler.
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 56Wh battery pack lasts for around 11 hours of video playback. Оur test was conducted with the “Battery Saver” preset activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To gain access to the internals of this small business machine, you have to undo just 5 captive Phillips-head screws. Use a thin plastic tool to pop the back and the top two corners. After that, pry the sides and the front.
Here’s how the bottom plate looks on the inside.
The device that we bought has the optional 56Wh battery. The base model has a 48Wh capacity. To remove it, pull out the connector towards the battery, rotate the two blue latches on the bottom, and lift the unit away from the chassis. The capacity is enough for around 11 hours of video playback.
You can pop the metal shield above the RAM section with a lever tool.
According to HP, the two SODIMMs fit up to 32GB of DDR5-5600 MHz RAM in dual-channel mode. However, since the CPU can support up to 96GB, this laptop likely wouldn’t have issues running a larger amount of memory than the official manufacturer’s specified limit. Each RAM module is cooled by a thermal pad on its underside.
The storage upgradability is limited to just one M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. The NVMe is covered with a metal plate that is held in place by two screws. The shield houses a thermal pad on the inside. The WWAN slot for optional 4G LTE connectivity is on the left.
The Wi-Fi 6E card can be seen next to the cooling.
The thermal system seems basic. It has one large fan, a heat pipe, one heat sink, and a heat spreader.
Verdict
At the end of the day, the ProBook 440 G11 could give the 460 G11 a run for its money in terms of performance. We’ve tested both machines with the same Core Ultra 5 125U chip. In short loads, the smaller device has the upper hand thanks to its higher frequencies while in long stress the clocks are nearly identical. The keyboard is also suitable for typing. Of course, it lacks a NumPad because of the 14-inch form factor. The comfort under max stress is fine – the board doesn’t get too hot and the fan is quiet which is great news for office users who don’t want to get distracted by high-pitched noise.
While the single M.2 slot might limit future storage upgrades, the dual SODIMM slots, WWAN slot, and non-soldered Wi-Fi card ensure the device remains future-proof.
The display (AUOE3AC) is typical for an office workhorse. It’s a PWM-free unit so it’s appropriate for long hours of work. The viewing angles are wide and the max brightness reaches 315 nits. The color coverage is narrow. If that’s important for your needs, look for a machine with the optional 1600p screen (if your wallet is wide enough) which is more suitable for color-sensitive work.
The HP ProBook 440 G11 impresses with long battery life, adequate performance, good portability, and nice comfort during work.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/hp-probook-440-g11/
Pros
- Clean design
- Good comfort during full CPU stress
- Compact (1.398 kg / 10.9 x 17.0 mm)
- Adequate performance for office work
- Wide viewing angles and 315 nits of max brightness (AUOE3AC)
- PWM-free (AUOE3AC)
- Comfortable backlit keyboard
- 2x Type-A + 2x 20 Gbps Type-C ports
- The fan is quiet in “Performance” mode even when the CPU is loaded at 100%
- Long battery battery life (~ 11 hours of videos)
- Privacy shutter
- Lid with a lever design
- Solid build
- Optional fingerprint reader and 5MP IR Web camera
- The Core Ultra 5 125U boost to ~ 4.22 GHz / 3.14 GHz for the P and E cores in short loads
Cons
- Only one M.2 slot
- You can’t open the lid with one hand
- The backlight is optional
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