💻 HP EliteBook Ultra G1i vs EliteBook 1040 G11 vs 1040 G10
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Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | HP EliteBook 1040 14" G10 HP | HP EliteBook 1040 14" G11 HP | HP EliteBook Ultra 14" G1i HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Metrics | |||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Platform | Intel 13th Gen (Raptor Lake) | Intel Core Ultra Series 1 (Meteor Lake) | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (Lunar Lake) |
| Top processor | Core i7-1370P (14-core) | Core Ultra 7 165H (16-core) | Core Ultra 7 268V (8-core) |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | No (no dedicated NPU) | No (NPU ~11 TOPS) | Yes (NPU 48 TOPS) |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB DDR5-5200 (SODIMM) | 32 GB LPDDR5x-7500 (soldered) | 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered) |
| Battery (Wh) | 51 Wh (38 Wh option) | 56 / 68 Wh | 64 Wh |
| Starting weight | From ~1.18 kg | From ~1.18 kg | From ~1.19 kg |
| Launch price (approx.) | From ~£1,500 / $1,549 | From ~£1,400 / $1,419 | From ~£1,550 / $1,500 |
| Display | |||
| Panel sizes / resolution | 14" WUXGA 1920×1200; WQXGA 2560×1600 option | 14" WUXGA 1920×1200; OLED 2880×1800 option | 14" 2.8K OLED 2880×1800; WUXGA 1920×1200 option |
| Top panel type | IPS (WQXGA 120 Hz option) | OLED (2.8K) or IPS | OLED (2.8K) or IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz (120 Hz on WQXGA) | 60 Hz IPS / 120 Hz OLED | 120 Hz OLED / 60 Hz IPS |
| Peak brightness options | 250 / 400 / 1000 nits (Sure View Reflect) | 400 / 800 nits (Sure View 5) | 400 nits OLED (low blue light) |
| Colour gamut (top panel) | 100% sRGB (WQXGA) | 100% DCI-P3 (OLED) | 100% DCI-P3 (OLED) |
| Privacy screen option | HP Sure View Reflect | HP Sure View 5 | Not offered on OLED |
| Compute & Memory | |||
| CPU architecture | Raptor Lake U/P, up to 14 cores | Meteor Lake-H, up to 16 cores (6P+8E+2LP) | Lunar Lake, 8 cores (4P+4E) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Iris Xe (96 EU) | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| NPU (on-device AI) | None | Intel AI Boost (~11 TOPS) | Intel AI Boost (48 TOPS) |
| Memory type | DDR5-5200 SODIMM (upgradeable) | LPDDR5x-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered) |
| Memory upgradeable later | Yes (2 SODIMM slots) | No (on-package) | No (on-package) |
| Maximum storage | 2 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe | 2 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe | 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe |
| Connectivity & Ports | |||
| Thunderbolt / USB-C | 2× Thunderbolt 4 | 2× Thunderbolt 4 + 1× USB-C 10 Gbps | 2× Thunderbolt 4 + 1× USB-C 10 Gbps |
| USB-A | 1× USB-A 5 Gbps | 1× USB-A 5 Gbps | 1× USB-A 5 Gbps |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E (AX211) + BT 5.3 | Wi-Fi 6E (AX211) + BT 5.3 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) + BT 5.4 |
| Mobile broadband | Optional 4G LTE / 5G WWAN | Optional 4G LTE / 5G WWAN | Optional 5G WWAN (nano-SIM / eSIM) |
| Webcam | 5 MP IR + privacy shutter | 5 MP IR + privacy shutter | 9 MP AI camera (Poly) + IR + shutter |
| Form Factor & Power | |||
| Chassis material | Aluminium | Aluminium / magnesium | Magnesium (~90% recycled) |
| Thickness | ~17.9 mm | ~15 mm | ~14.5 mm |
| Real-world battery life | All-day office (Raptor Lake U) | Strong all-day (Meteor Lake) | Best-in-line (Lunar Lake efficiency) |
| Charging | 65 W USB-C, HP Fast Charge | USB-C PD, HP Fast Charge | USB-C PD, HP Fast Charge |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, audio by Poly | Quad speakers, Poly Studio | Quad speakers, Poly Studio |
| Management & Business Fit | |||
| Intel vPro | vPro Enterprise (select CPUs) | vPro Enterprise (select CPUs) | vPro Enterprise (select CPUs) |
| Endpoint security | HP Wolf Pro Security, BIOSphere, TPM 2.0 | HP Wolf Pro Security, BIOSphere, TPM 2.0 | HP Wolf Pro Security, BIOSphere, TPM 2.0 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint + IR camera | Fingerprint + IR camera | Fingerprint + IR camera |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (Copilot+ PC) |
| Windows 10 end-of-support exposure | Ships Win 11 — unaffected | Ships Win 11 — unaffected | Ships Win 11 — unaffected |
| Warranty | 1-yr; Care Pack to 3–5 yr | 1-yr; Care Pack to 3–5 yr | 1-yr; Care Pack to 3–5 yr |
Expert Analysis
These three are the same premium 14-inch EliteBook line one generation apart, so the upgrade question is really about platform efficiency, AI readiness and refresh timing rather than chassis or manageability — all three share HP Wolf Pro Security, BIOSphere self-healing firmware, vPro options and TPM 2.0, and all three ship with Windows 11 Pro so none carry Windows 10 end-of-support risk. The headline change in the EliteBook Ultra G1i is Lunar Lake: markedly better battery efficiency than the Meteor Lake 1040 G11 and Raptor Lake 1040 G10, plus a 48-TOPS NPU that makes it the only one of the three certified as a Copilot+ PC, with Wi-Fi 7, a 9 MP AI camera and the lightest, thinnest body HP makes. The trade-off is configuration ceilings: the Ultra tops out at 32 GB soldered memory and 1 TB storage, where the older 1040 G10 still offers user-upgradeable SODIMM DDR5 to 64 GB and 2 TB — genuinely relevant for fleets that value mid-life serviceability and a lower total cost of ownership. For UK buyers our guidance is straightforward: organisations standardising on Copilot+ and prioritising battery life and weight should move travelling executives and AI-forward staff to the Ultra G1i now; fleets still mid-cycle on a healthy 1040 G11 can comfortably wait one more refresh, while a 1040 G10 approaching three years and out of warranty is the clear candidate to retire first.
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