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HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11
HP
Overall Score
Best for mobile professionals needing maximum screen brightness and all-day battery life.
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Dell Pro 14 Premium
Dell
Overall Score
Best for managed IT fleets requiring uniform vPro Enterprise and Copilot+ security out of the box.
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ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Lenovo
Overall Score
Best for executives demanding ultralight portability and high-memory configurations for intensive multitasking.
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Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11
Dell Pro 14 Premium
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Performance
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11
6.0
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.0
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
8.0
Display
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11
9.0
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.0
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
8.0
Battery & Thermals
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11
8.0
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.0
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
6.0
Manageability & Security
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11
6.0
Dell Pro 14 Premium
9.0
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
7.0
Expandability & Repair
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11
6.0
Dell Pro 14 Premium
5.0
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
7.0
Ecosystem & Software
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11
7.0
Dell Pro 14 Premium
7.0
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
7.0
Value
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11
7.0
Dell Pro 14 Premium
6.0
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
8.0
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11 HP | Dell Pro 14 Premium Dell | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Lenovo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra Series 1 (Meteor Lake) — Core Ultra 5 125H / 135H, Core Ultra 7 155H / 165H (vPro), with Intel AI Boost NPU | Copilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake", 8C/8T, 17.5 W, vPro Enterprise — Ultra 5 236V / 238V (4.7 GHz, 8 MB) or Ultra 7 266V / 268V (5 GHz, 12 MB) | Intel Core Ultra 5/7 Series 2 — Lunar Lake (V, Copilot+) and Arrow Lake (U/H). Stocked: Core Ultra 7 258V (Copilot+) · Core Ultra 7 255U |
| CPU cores | Up to 16 cores (Core Ultra 7 165H) | 8C/8T (Copilot+ Lunar Lake, 17.5 W) | Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, 8-core); Core Ultra 7 255U (Arrow Lake, 12-core / 14-thread) |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc 130V (Ultra 5) / Arc 140V (Ultra 7), integrated | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (258V) / Intel Graphics (255U), integrated |
| Discrete GPU | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics only | Integrated Intel Arc graphics | Integrated only (Intel Arc 140V / Intel Graphics) |
| Memory & storage | |||
| Maximum memory | Up to 32 GB LPDDR5x-7467 (soldered, dual-channel) | 16 or 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 on-package — fixed at order, not upgradeable; platform maximum 32 GB | ✓16 / 32 / 64 GB LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel, not upgradable — Lunar Lake LPDDR5x-8533 to 32 GB · Arrow Lake LPDDR5x-8400 to 64 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5x-7467 (soldered, dual-channel) | LPDDR5x-8533 on-package (fixed at order) | LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel (LPDDR5x-8533 / 8400) |
| Maximum storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | 512 GB M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe TLC on all six; platform options 256 GB–2 TB including 512 GB SED Opal 2.0 | M.2 2280 NVMe, Opal 2.0, up to 2 TB — PCIe 5.0 x4 (V/H) or PCIe 4.0 x4 (U). Single drive |
| Display | |||
| Display size | 14" up to 2.8K OLED 120 Hz; WUXGA IPS to 1000 nits | 14.0" | 14.0″ |
| Resolution | 2880×1800 | 1920 × 1200 (QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED on VPJ93) | 1920×1200 (WUXGA); 2880×1800 OLED option |
| Brightness | ✓WUXGA IPS up to 1000 nits; Sure View Gen5 800-nit privacy | 400 nits | WUXGA 500-nit; 2.8K OLED |
| Panel | 2.8K (2880x1800) OLED 120 Hz or WUXGA IPS; HP Sure View Gen5 800-nit privacy option | 14.0" 16:10 — FHD+ 1920 × 1200 anti-glare, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 1200:1, ComfortView Plus (five stocked builds); QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED touch, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass Victus (VPJ93) | WUXGA IPS anti-glare / 2.8K OLED 120 Hz, DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| Touchscreen | -- | QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED touchscreen (VPJ93 build) | WUXGA touch or non-touch; 2.8K OLED touch |
| Connectivity | |||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP) | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery) — either TB4 port charges the machine | 2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DisplayPort 2.1, PD 15–65 W) |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP), 1x USB-C 10 Gbps, 1x USB-A 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm combo, nano-SIM (WWAN) | Left: Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery), HDMI 2.1, universal audio jack, battery LED. Right: Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare, wedge lock slot (nano-SIM tray on 5G builds only) | 2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DisplayPort 2.1, PD 15–65 W), 2× USB-A 5 Gbps (one Always On), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60 Hz), 3.5 mm combo; nano-SIM on WWAN builds. No card reader, no onboard Ethernet |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | Optional 4G LTE / 5G WWAN | Optional 5G (Snapdragon X72, eSIM) to order — stocked builds are WLAN-only | Optional Quectel RM520N-GL 5G Sub-6 or EM160R-GL 4G LTE CAT16, embedded eSIM |
| Physical | |||
| Weight (from) | From approx. 1.18 kg (2.6 lb) | From 1.14 kg (2.52 lb), configuration-dependent | ✓from 986 g (Lunar Lake) / 1006 g (Arrow Lake) |
| Dimensions | 313.9 x 219.9 x 10.5-14.9 mm | 311.2 × 216.7 mm, 16.4 mm (front) – 17.0 mm (rear) | 312.8 × 214.75 × 17.95 mm (WUXGA) / 16.95 mm max (OLED) |
| Security & management | |||
| Intel vPro | Intel vPro (Core Ultra 7 155H/165H) | Copilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V vPro Enterprise — vPro Enterprise on every stocked build | vPro Enterprise available across the family to order |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | Intel Core Ultra Series 1 (Meteor Lake) NPU below the 40-TOPS threshold — not a Copilot+ PC | Intel AI Boost — up to 40 TOPS (Ultra 5) or 48 TOPS (Ultra 7); Copilot+ PC on all stocked builds | Copilot+ on the Core Ultra 7 258V (47-TOPS NPU) |
| Battery | |||
| Battery capacity | ✓68 Wh (also 56 Wh option); HP Fast Charge (~50% in 30 min) | 3-cell 60 Wh, customer-replaceable | 57 Wh Li-ion, Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hr |
| Rated battery life | -- | ExpressCharge Boost 0–35% in 20 min, ExpressCharge 0–80% in 60 min; charges via either TB4 port; 60/65/100 W USB-C adapters | up to ~17 hr (MobileMark 25, WUXGA) |
| Support | |||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 23H2/24H2, Windows 10 22H2 downgrade and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported | Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 Home / Ubuntu / Fedora Linux to order |
| Base warranty | 1-year standard; HP Care Pack extends to 3-5 years with onsite / NBD / ADP options | Dell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted | Base 1-year or 3-year courier / carry-in / onsite; Lenovo Premier Support uplift (to 5-year + ADP) quoted per configuration |
Performance
Processor
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11Intel Core Ultra Series 1 (Meteor Lake) — Core Ultra 5 125H / 135H, Core Ultra 7 155H / 165H (vPro), with Intel AI Boost NPU
Dell Pro 14 PremiumCopilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake", 8C/8T, 17.5 W, vPro Enterprise — Ultra 5 236V / 238V (4.7 GHz, 8 MB) or Ultra 7 266V / 268V (5 GHz, 12 MB)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Intel Core Ultra 5/7 Series 2 — Lunar Lake (V, Copilot+) and Arrow Lake (U/H). Stocked: Core Ultra 7 258V (Copilot+) · Core Ultra 7 255U
CPU cores
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11Up to 16 cores (Core Ultra 7 165H)
Dell Pro 14 Premium8C/8T (Copilot+ Lunar Lake, 17.5 W)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, 8-core); Core Ultra 7 255U (Arrow Lake, 12-core / 14-thread)
Graphics
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11Integrated Intel Arc Graphics
Dell Pro 14 PremiumIntel Arc 130V (Ultra 5) / Arc 140V (Ultra 7), integrated
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Intel Arc Graphics 140V (258V) / Intel Graphics (255U), integrated
Discrete GPU
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11Integrated Intel Arc Graphics only
Dell Pro 14 PremiumIntegrated Intel Arc graphics
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Integrated only (Intel Arc 140V / Intel Graphics)
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11Up to 32 GB LPDDR5x-7467 (soldered, dual-channel)
Dell Pro 14 Premium16 or 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 on-package — fixed at order, not upgradeable; platform maximum 32 GB
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1316 / 32 / 64 GB LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel, not upgradable — Lunar Lake LPDDR5x-8533 to 32 GB · Arrow Lake LPDDR5x-8400 to 64 GB
Memory type
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11LPDDR5x-7467 (soldered, dual-channel)
Dell Pro 14 PremiumLPDDR5x-8533 on-package (fixed at order)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel (LPDDR5x-8533 / 8400)
Maximum storage
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Dell Pro 14 Premium512 GB M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe TLC on all six; platform options 256 GB–2 TB including 512 GB SED Opal 2.0
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13M.2 2280 NVMe, Opal 2.0, up to 2 TB — PCIe 5.0 x4 (V/H) or PCIe 4.0 x4 (U). Single drive
Display
Display size
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G1114" up to 2.8K OLED 120 Hz; WUXGA IPS to 1000 nits
Dell Pro 14 Premium14.0"
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1314.0″
Resolution
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G112880×1800
Dell Pro 14 Premium1920 × 1200 (QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED on VPJ93)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 131920×1200 (WUXGA); 2880×1800 OLED option
Brightness
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11WUXGA IPS up to 1000 nits; Sure View Gen5 800-nit privacy
Dell Pro 14 Premium400 nits
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13WUXGA 500-nit; 2.8K OLED
Panel
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G112.8K (2880x1800) OLED 120 Hz or WUXGA IPS; HP Sure View Gen5 800-nit privacy option
Dell Pro 14 Premium14.0" 16:10 — FHD+ 1920 × 1200 anti-glare, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 1200:1, ComfortView Plus (five stocked builds); QHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED touch, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass Victus (VPJ93)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13WUXGA IPS anti-glare / 2.8K OLED 120 Hz, DisplayHDR True Black 500
Touchscreen
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11--
Dell Pro 14 PremiumQHD+ 2880 × 1800 Tandem OLED touchscreen (VPJ93 build)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13WUXGA touch or non-touch; 2.8K OLED touch
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G112x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP)
Dell Pro 14 Premium2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery) — either TB4 port charges the machine
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 132× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DisplayPort 2.1, PD 15–65 W)
Ports
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G112x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD, DP), 1x USB-C 10 Gbps, 1x USB-A 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm combo, nano-SIM (WWAN)
Dell Pro 14 PremiumLeft: Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery), HDMI 2.1, universal audio jack, battery LED. Right: Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare, wedge lock slot (nano-SIM tray on 5G builds only)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 132× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DisplayPort 2.1, PD 15–65 W), 2× USB-A 5 Gbps (one Always On), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60 Hz), 3.5 mm combo; nano-SIM on WWAN builds. No card reader, no onboard Ethernet
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11Optional 4G LTE / 5G WWAN
Dell Pro 14 PremiumOptional 5G (Snapdragon X72, eSIM) to order — stocked builds are WLAN-only
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Optional Quectel RM520N-GL 5G Sub-6 or EM160R-GL 4G LTE CAT16, embedded eSIM
Physical
Weight (from)
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11From approx. 1.18 kg (2.6 lb)
Dell Pro 14 PremiumFrom 1.14 kg (2.52 lb), configuration-dependent
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13from 986 g (Lunar Lake) / 1006 g (Arrow Lake)
Dimensions
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11313.9 x 219.9 x 10.5-14.9 mm
Dell Pro 14 Premium311.2 × 216.7 mm, 16.4 mm (front) – 17.0 mm (rear)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13312.8 × 214.75 × 17.95 mm (WUXGA) / 16.95 mm max (OLED)
Security & management
Intel vPro
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11Intel vPro (Core Ultra 7 155H/165H)
Dell Pro 14 PremiumCopilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V vPro Enterprise — vPro Enterprise on every stocked build
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13vPro Enterprise available across the family to order
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11Intel Core Ultra Series 1 (Meteor Lake) NPU below the 40-TOPS threshold — not a Copilot+ PC
Dell Pro 14 PremiumIntel AI Boost — up to 40 TOPS (Ultra 5) or 48 TOPS (Ultra 7); Copilot+ PC on all stocked builds
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Copilot+ on the Core Ultra 7 258V (47-TOPS NPU)
Battery
Battery capacity
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G1168 Wh (also 56 Wh option); HP Fast Charge (~50% in 30 min)
Dell Pro 14 Premium3-cell 60 Wh, customer-replaceable
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1357 Wh Li-ion, Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hr
Rated battery life
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11--
Dell Pro 14 PremiumExpressCharge Boost 0–35% in 20 min, ExpressCharge 0–80% in 60 min; charges via either TB4 port; 60/65/100 W USB-C adapters
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13up to ~17 hr (MobileMark 25, WUXGA)
Support
Operating system
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11Windows 11 Pro
Dell Pro 14 PremiumWindows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 23H2/24H2, Windows 10 22H2 downgrade and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 Home / Ubuntu / Fedora Linux to order
Base warranty
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G111-year standard; HP Care Pack extends to 3-5 years with onsite / NBD / ADP options
Dell Pro 14 PremiumDell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Base 1-year or 3-year courier / carry-in / onsite; Lenovo Premier Support uplift (to 5-year + ADP) quoted per configuration
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 26 Jul 2026
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 offers the strongest overall package for UK business buyers, with the lightest build, highest memory ceiling and competitive performance. Its key trade-offs are a less capacious battery and a screen that, while vivid on OLED models, falls short of HP’s class-leading bright display. The HP EliteBook 1040 G11 excels where endurance and visibility matter most: its up to 68 Wh battery and 1000-nit panel make it the choice for all-day outdoor work or environments demanding HP Sure View privacy. However, it lacks a Copilot+ NPU and its older Meteor Lake architecture limits future AI readiness. The Dell Pro Premium 14 positions itself as the security-focused fleet machine: every stocked build includes vPro Enterprise and a Copilot+ NPU, simplifying deployment for managed IT departments. Its weaknesses are a maximum 32 GB RAM and a thicker, heavier chassis than the competition. Across the trio, Lenovo leads in expandability with 64 GB RAM options and standard M.2 2280 storage, while HP’s display and battery earn it a strong secondary recommendation. Dell’s consistent manageability features make it ideal for zero-touch IT environments, but buyers valuing portability and raw specification headroom will find the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 the most future-proof investment.
HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11
Best for mobile professionals needing maximum screen brightness and all-day battery life.
Dell Pro 14 Premium
Best for managed IT fleets requiring uniform vPro Enterprise and Copilot+ security out of the box.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Best for executives demanding ultralight portability and high-memory configurations for intensive multitasking.
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