This review first appeared in issue 360 ofPC Pro.
WhileCopilot+ PCswith QualcommArmchips are gaining plenty of attention, there are compelling reasons to stick with the traditional approach.
For the 11th generation of its x360 2-in-1,HPisnt ripping up any trees.
There are three USB-C ports, two of which are fast Thunderbolt options
Intelmay point to the battery life of this machine as an example of its efficiency, too.
Playing video, it almost reached 20 hours.
The low-energy screen helps, with the 1,920 x 1,200 IPS panel peaking at 60Hz rather than 120Hz.
There are three USB-C ports, two of which are fast Thunderbolt options
Where it wins is support for touch: sometimes, prodding a dialog button is the easiest choice.
HP provides a large, glass-coated touchpad for more conventional navigation, and it sits beneath a mixed keyboard.
In terms of action, the Elite x360 1040 is up there with the best laptop keyboards around.
The Elite x360 1040 2-in-1 G11 is a highly practical laptop
HP also sticks a 3.5mm jack and HDMI 2.1 connector here, but no physical Ethernet port.
Wi-Fi 6E is your networking friend rather than the more forward-looking Wi-Fi 7.
When it comes to ease of repair, this laptop is a delight.
Nor is its matte silver finish.
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