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HP EliteBook 1040 G8

Release Year 2021
CPU Intel Core i 11th gen
Operating System Windows 10 Pro Upgradeable to Windows 11 Pro
Screen Size 14-inch
RAM 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB

Key Information

Brand
HP
Category
business
Model
EliteBook 1040 G8
Release Year
2021
Colors
Natural Silver
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro Upgradeable to Windows 11 Pro

Processor

Processor Series
Intel Core i 11th gen
TDP
15W
Processor Options
Intel Core i5-1135G7
Cores/Threads: 4 Cores / 8 Threads
Base Clock: 2.4 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 4.2 GHz
Cache: 8 MB
Intel Core i5-1145G7 vPro
Cores/Threads: 4 Cores / 8 Threads
Base Clock: 2.6 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 4.4 GHz
Cache: 8 MB
Intel Core i7-1165G7
Cores/Threads: 4 Cores / 8 Threads
Base Clock: 2.8 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 4.7 GHz
Cache: 12 MB
Intel Core i7-1185G7 vPro
Cores/Threads: 4 Cores / 8 Threads
Base Clock: 3.0 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 4.8 GHz
Cache: 12 MB

Graphics

Type
Yes
GPU Series
Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Memory & Storage

Memory
8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Type: LPDDR4X-4266
Max Capacity: 32GB
Upgradable: No
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Interface: PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Slots: 1x M.2 2280
Upgradable: Yes

Display & Body

Display
14-inch IPS
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or 3840 x 2160
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Display Options
Model: FHD IPS Touch
Brightness: 400 nits
Model: FHD Sure View Reflect
Brightness: 1000 nits
Model: UHD HDR IPS
Brightness: 550 nits
Dimensions
319.3 x 202.7 x 16.6 mm
Weight
1.32 kg
Build Material
Aluminum chassis
Keyboard Type
Spill-Resistant Keyboard
Touchpad
Glass ClickPad
Camera
1080p FHD IR Camera

Connectivity

Wireless
Wi-Fi: Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0

Ports

USB-A
2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C
2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)
HDMI
1x HDMI 2.0
Audio Jack
3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
SD Card Reader
No

Audio & Keyboard

Audio System
Speakers: Quad Speakers by Bang & Olufsen
Microphones: Quad Microphone Array
Keyboard
Type: Spill-Resistant Keyboard
Backlight: Yes
Numeric Keypad: No
Touchpad: Glass ClickPad

Security & Compliance

Security Features
Fingerprint Reader: Yes
Infrared Camera: Yes
Windows Hello: Yes
TPM: TPM 2.0

Power & Battery

Battery
Capacity: 54Wh or 78.5Wh
Type: 4-Cell Lithium-Ion
Power Adapter
Type: USB-C Smart Adapter
Power Adapter Options
Model: HP USB-C Smart Adapter
Wattage: 65W
In The Box
HP EliteBook 1040 G8
65W USB-C Power Adapter
Power Cord
Documentation

Additional Features

Built-in Apps
HP Support Assistant
HP Wolf Security
HP Sure Click
HP Sure Sense
HP QuickDrop
Exclusive Offers
Intel Evo Platform
HP Sure View Reflect
HP Presence Aware
Bang & Olufsen Audio
MIL-STD-810H Certified
Office
Microsoft 365 Trial
Ecolabels & Compliances
ENERGY STAR
EPEAT Gold
RoHS Compliant

Use Case Suitability (BETA Version)

Solid office performer for typical workloads, though battery life or portability may be a trade-off

Developers
5.8/10
Office Work
6.6/10
Creative Work
3.2/10
Gaming
4.1/10
Local LLMs
4.2/10
Highest hardware configurations used.
Best For: • Office Work
Specs may not be 100% accurate. Variations in ports, features, and configurations may exist under the same model name due to different SKUs or regional versions. Approximate prices and use-case ratings are provided as guidance only, not as exact facts.

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