Several EliteBook x360 models.
Say you’re a business professional and in the market for a laptop. What do you get? A MacBook? Sure, however, there are better options out there, like HP’s new Elitebook x360 1040 G11 2-in-1 laptop
I ran benchmarking tests a few times to get a better idea of what the laptop can do. Geekbench showed me the laptop performs well under general workloads, having earned a top score of 12,059 points. It performs at around the same level as a computer housing the more powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, which is impressive to see.
Design-wise, HP’s laptop passes the eye test. It’s relatively slim and lightweight, clocking in at around three pounds. Thanks to its aluminum construction, the device is fairly durable, too. I’m also a fan of the keyboard; each chiclet-shaped key is soft to the touch, with plenty of space between them. And it all sits on a rigid foundation. Everything together results in a very comfortable typing experience.
Finally, the audio system on this machine is one of its highlights. The hardware was provided by HP’s PolyStudio brand and was made to specialize in video calls. Speakers output immersive audio, powerful enough to cover you in a bubble of sound. They consist of four individual drivers complete with “discrete amplifiers” to further boost output.
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Alongside them are a pair of discrete microphones capable of picking out the finest sounds. The camera sports a 5MP lens that typically shoots at 1080p. I would normally criticize this by saying it is too low of a resolution, but as it turns out, the camera can actually record the much better 1440p.
So the high visual resolution, combined with the powerful audio system and recording features, make the HP Elitebook x360 one of the better laptops out there for on-the-go video calls.
The HP Elitebook x360 is easy to recommend for business users, particularly those who can buy the laptop in bulk, as it’s fairly pricey at a starting rate of $2,029, which fields a similar display size, battery life, and performance but at a more affordable price.