Review HP Elite x360 1040 G11

HP Elite x360 1040 G11 · Core Ultra 7 165H · Arc 8-Core Business Convertible Review

HP Elite x360 1040 G11 · Core Ultra 7 165H · Arc 8-Core

Intel Core Ultra 7 165H · Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU · 16GB LPDDR5x-7467 (soldered) · 512GB SSD (Kioxia XG8) · 14″ 1920×1200 IPS 60Hz · 1.487 kg
Large and comfortable clickpad and keyboardrespectable iGPU performance, integrated HDMI and USB-A, 5G and Wi-Fi 7 support, good battery life. 800 and 1000 nit options locked to Sure View, CPU Turbo Boost sustainability could be better, 120 Hz refresh rate limited to OLED option, slow black-white response times, SSD throttles under load. Attractive features for the size and class – a powerful business convertible.

Display – 14″ IPS · 1920×1200 · 60Hz · 99.2% sRGB

Panel: CMN1474 – 14″ 1920×1200, IPS, matte, 60Hz, touch.

SpecificationValue
Brightness (centre)~351 cd/m²
Contrast1464:1
sRGB coverage99.2%
AdobeRGB coverage71.1%
Display P3 coverage69%
Response time (B/W)32.7 ms
Response time (grey)54.5 ms
PWMNot detected
FinishMatte
  • Good colour accuracy (ΔE 2.29)
  • No PWM flickering
  • Matte finish – reduces glare
  • Very slow response times (32.7/54.5 ms)
Panel FRU: CMN1474 (14″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, matte, touch)

Processor – Intel Core Ultra 7 165H · 16c/22t · Meteor Lake-H

  • Model: Intel Core Ultra 7 165H – 6× P-Core, 8× E-Core, 2× LP E-Core
  • Boost: 5.0 GHz (P-Core)
  • TDP: 66 W PL2 / 41 W PL1 (sustained)
  • Cinebench R23 Multi: ~14,551 pts
  • Fast for a 14-inch convertible
CPU FRU: Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (Meteor Lake-H, soldered BGA)

Graphics – Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU · integrated

  • Model: Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU (Meteor Lake)
  • 3DMark Time Spy: ~3,807 pts
  • Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD High): ~23.9 fps
  • Fastest integrated graphics
BenchmarkScore
3DMark Time Spy3,807
3DMark Fire Strike8,369
3DMark 11 Performance12,471
Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD High)~23.9 fps
GPU FRU: Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU (integrated, LPDDR5x)

Memory – 16GB LPDDR5x-7467 · soldered · not upgradeable

  • Capacity: 16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 (onboard, dual-channel)
  • Soldered – not upgradeable
RAM is soldered – no upgrade options.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5x-7467 16GB (onboard) – not replaceable

Storage – 512GB Kioxia XG8 · PCIe 4.0 · throttles under load

  • Drive: Kioxia XG8 KXG80ZNV512G – 512 GB, PCIe 4.0
  • Seq. read: ~7,020 MB/s
  • Seq. write: ~4,535 MB/s
  • Throttles under sustained load
SSD throttles under load – performance drops after ~1 minute.
SSD FRU: Kioxia XG8 KXG80ZNV512G (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)

Battery – ~16.2 hours · 68 Wh

  • Capacity: 68 Wh
  • WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~16.2 hours
  • Excellent battery life
Battery FRU: 68 Wh (internal) – replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C – 100W optional

Chassis & Connectivity – Aluminium · Thunderbolt 4 · Wi-Fi 6E · HDMI 2.1

  • Materials: Aluminium (Glacier Silver)
  • Weight: 1.487 kg (3.28 lbs)
  • Dimensions: 313.9 × 219.9 × 14.7 mm
  • Left: HDMI 2.1, 2× Thunderbolt 4 (PD, DP 1.4), 3.5mm audio
  • Right: Nano-SIM (optional), USB-C (10 Gbps, PD, DP 1.4), USB-A 3.2 Gen1, Nano lock
  • Thunderbolt 4
  • Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211)
  • WWAN-ready (5G/LTE optional)
  • Ports are tightly packed
WLAN FRU: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – M.2 2230, replaceable

Serviceability – RAM soldered · SSD and WLAN replaceable

ComponentReplaceable?Notes
SSD✅ YesM.2 2280 – replaceable
RAM❌ NoSoldered LPDDR5x – not upgradeable
Wi-Fi✅ YesM.2 2230 – replaceable
Battery⚠️ Limited68 Wh – internal but replaceable
CPU/GPU❌ NoSoldered BGA
RAM is soldered – limited upgradeability.
SSD and Wi-Fi are replaceable.

Components FRU / Model Numbers

ComponentFRU / Model
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 165H (Meteor Lake-H, soldered)
GPUIntel Arc 8-Core iGPU (Meteor Lake, integrated)
RAMLPDDR5x-7467 16GB (onboard) – not upgradeable
SSDKioxia XG8 KXG80ZNV512G (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Display PanelCMN1474 (14″ 1920×1200 IPS, 60Hz, matte, touch)
WLANIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – M.2 2230
Battery68 Wh (internal)
AC Adapter65W USB-C
WANQuectel EM061K-GL (LTE/5G) – optional

Procurement & Reseller Recommendations

CPUUltra 7 165H – fast for a convertible
RAMSoldered – no upgrade
GPUArc 8-Core – great iGPU
DisplayIPS – 99% sRGB, matte
Battery16.2h – excellent
Value~$1,600 – premium business convertible

Key Selling Points vs. Competitors

Strengths

  • Large and comfortable clickpad and keyboard
  • Respectable iGPU performance
  • Integrated HDMI and USB-A
  • 5G and Wi-Fi 7 support
  • Good battery life

Weaknesses

  • 800 and 1000 nit options locked to Sure View
  • CPU Turbo Boost sustainability could be better
  • 120 Hz refresh rate limited to OLED option
  • Slow black-white response times
  • SSD throttles under load
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
Highlight the Thunderbolt 4 and 16-hour battery life – key selling points.
RAM is soldered – set expectations clearly.
SSD and Wi-Fi are replaceable – easy service.
Runs hot under load – recommend Smart Sense mode for quieter operation.
Great for business users – premium build and features.