HP Elitebook 1040 G8 x360 Core i5 11th Gen 16GB 256GB SSD Touch

HP Elitebook 1040 G8

Design, Build & Portability

• HP Elitebook 1040 G8 features a premium aluminum uni body chassis, offering a sleek and durable build ideal for professionals on the go
• It weighs approximately 1.3 kg (2.9 lb)

Performance & Memory

• Powered by either an Intel Core i5-1135G7 or i5-1145G7 processor, both quad-core 11th-gen CPUs offer strong everyday performance.
• The i5-1135G7 runs at a base clock of ~2.4 GHz and can Turbo Boost to ~4.2 GHz, while the i5-1145G7 goes from 2.6 GHz up to 4.4 GHz
• With 16GB of LPDDR4x-4266 MHz RAM soldered onto the board, multitasking is smooth

Storage & Responsiveness

• The 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD delivers fast boot times, rapid file access, and a responsive user experience

Display & 2-in-1 Functionality

• At the core of the x360 design is its 14-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080) IPS touchscreen.
• Brightness levels can reach up to 1000 nits

Graphics & Connectivity

• Graphics: Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics
• Connectivity: 2× Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports (supporting DisplayPort and power delivery), 2× USB-A 3.x ports, HDMI 2.0 output, Headphone/mic combo jack, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth (varies between 5.0 and 5.2 depending on configuration)

Audio, Cameras & Security

• Audio: Bang & Olufsen–tuned quad speakers and multi-array microphones ensure clear, rich sound and voice capture
• Webcam: A 720p HD webcam (often with privacy shutter) supports both facial recognition (Windows Hello) and includes TPM for hardware-based security
• Security: Include fingerprint reader, HP Sure Start (BIOS protection) and other enterprise-grade protections

Battery Life

• Battery: 53–54 Wh battery, the EliteBook x360 1040 G8 typically offers between 14 to 17 hours of battery life, depending on workload—useful for long flights or full workdays, Fast Charge technology can recharge up to 50% in around 30 minutes

Additional Insights & Potential Trade-offs

• Fan Noise & Thermals: Some users have reported louder-than-expected fan noise even under light usage, with temperatures around 45 °C. A BIOS update and using Windows “efficiency” mode helped reduce fan noise for some
• Stylus Compatibility: The device supports AES 2.0 styluses—so if you’re looking for pen input, ensure the pen supports this protocol