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HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8

Intel Core i7-1165G7 · 16 GB · 512 GB

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Processor
Intel Core i7-1185G7Intel Core i7-1165G7
Memory
16 GB32 GB
Storage
512 GB1 TB
Processor
Intel Core i7-1165G7
Everyday speed
Smooth everyday multitasking
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Gaming
Not built for gaming
Memory
16 GB
Storage
512 GB SSD
Screen
14" Full HD IPS
Weight
1.32 kg
Operating system
Windows 11 Pro
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HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 at a glance

HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 full specifications

Performance

Built for the working day, the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 runs Office, Teams and a browser full of tabs on its Intel Core i7-1165G7 without fuss. 16 GB of memory keeps several work apps open at once, and 512 GB of storage covers work files and apps.

Processor Intel Core i7-1165G7
Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory (RAM) 16 GB
Memory type LPDDR4X-4266
Maximum memory 16 GB
Memory upgrades Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage 512 GB
Storage type SSD
Storage interface PCIe NVMe x4 M.2

Screen

Its 14-inch Full HD touchscreen is sharp enough for everyday work, study and streaming. It folds into a tablet and works with a pen, handy for notes, drawing and watching in bed.

Screen size 14"
Resolution Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Aspect ratio 16:9
Panel IPS
Variable refresh (VRR) No
Touchscreen Yes

Battery and size

At 1.32 kg it's easy to take with you every day. It charges over USB-C, so one charger can top up your phone too.

Charges via USB-C
Weight 1.32 kg
Dimensions 319.3 x 202.6 x 16.6 mm
Materials 75% recycled aluminium display cover; 90% recycled magnesium bottom cover
Hinge 360-degree convertible

Ports and wireless

Thunderbolt or USB4 and HDMI make it easy to build a desk setup, running a monitor, dock and fast drive from one cable. USB-A ports take older mice, keyboards and memory sticks without adapters.

Wi-Fi 6 is fine for most home broadband.

Ports 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Type-C (40 Gbps, USB Power Delivery charging, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5 Gbps (1 with sleep-and-charge), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo
Thunderbolt / USB4 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40 Gbps)
Card reader None
Ethernet None
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5

Features

For work, the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 signs you in with a fingerprint, has a backlit keyboard for dim rooms and has a webcam privacy shutter. Its speakers sound fuller than most, which helps with films and music.

The 720p webcam is basic, fine for occasional calls.

Webcam 720p
Webcam privacy electronic privacy shutter (HP Sure Shutter)
Backlit keyboard Yes
Keyboard backlit HP Quiet Keyboard, programmable key
Login Fingerprint
Number pad No
Touchpad glass ClickPad with Microsoft Precision Touchpad support
Speakers 4 speakers, 4 discrete amplifiers, HP Audio Boost, Bang & Olufsen
Microphones 4-microphone array (2 world-facing)
Pen Supported (sold separately)
Security TPM 2.0, HP Sure Start Gen6, HP Tamper Lock, Nano lock slot, fingerprint reader

Software and model

Windows 11 runs almost anything, from Office and specialist work software to most PC games.

This model came out in 2021.

Operating system Windows 11 Pro
Model number i7-1165G7U
Released 2021

Specs compiled from HP's product pages and datasheets, with some identifiers from Open Icecat. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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