HP EliteBook 840 G11 Core Ultra 5 135U 14″ WUXGA FHD Laptop

Description

Here’s a detailed overview of the HP EliteBook 840 G11 featuring the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U, along with specifications, user feedback, and key considerations:

Product Overview & Key Specifications

Local Pricing (Bangladesh)

• Sonali Trade lists the EliteBook 840 G11 with Core Ultra 5 135U, 16 GB DDR5-5600, 512 GB NVMe SSD, 14″ WUXGA IPS display, backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, Wi-Fi 6E, and USB-C—all for around ৳142,000 (discounted from ৳145,000)

Technical Specs (from multiple sources)

• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 135U (12-core, 14 threads, up to 4.4 GHz turbo, 12 MB L3 cache, supports vPro)

• Memory & Storage: Typically includes 16 GB DDR5 (one SODIMM, up to 64 GB support), and a 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD

• Display: 14″ WUXGA (1920×1200) IPS, anti-glare, ~300 nits brightness, 45% NTSC coverage

• Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics (Arc in some configs)

• Connectivity & Ports: Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211), Bluetooth 5.3; 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40 Gbps, DP 1.4), 2× USB-A (5 Gbps), HDMI 2.1, headphone/mic combo

• Security: Fingerprint reader; optional 5 MP IR webcam; enterprise-grade HP security features like HP Sure Start Gen7, Sure Sense, Sure Recover Gen6, BIOSphere Gen6, Secured-Core, etc

• Battery & Power: 56 Wh 3-cell Li-ion polymer battery, 65 W USB-C adapter, Fast Charge to 50% in ~30 min; weight around 1.41 kg

• Build & Compliance: Sleek aluminum chassis; certifications include ENERGY STAR and TCO

Display & Ergonomics

• Reviews from LaptopMedia confirm the display avoids PWM (no visible flicker), enhancing visual comfort

• Color gamut coverage is modest — ~53% sRGB and 42% DCI-P3, with average DeltaE ≈ 5.8 (factory), improving to ≈ 4.0 with calibration

Battery Life & Thermals

• Official HP specs list the 56 Wh battery with fast charging, but real-world endurance is variable.

• A review (via PhotoNews) of a higher-end EliteBook G11 (Ultra 7/32 GB/1TB config) noted ~10 hours of light use, or 6–8 hours for heavier workloads

• User reports on Reddit across EliteBook G11 (and related models) commonly mention poor battery life—often 4–5 hours under real-world use

• Some cite overheating and loud fan noise as persistent issues too

System Stability & Bloatware

• Multiple Reddit posts recount frustrations with BIOS updates bricking devices, excessive bloatware, high RAM usage post-install, and loud fans or system instability