HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook Review

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superb build quality

excellent display resolution

powerful processor performance

impressive battery life

advanced security features

higher price point

limited port variety

no dedicated GPU

modest storage capacity

Total Rating

85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.52 cm x 22.431 cm x 1.931 cm
Weight 1.16 kg
Colour Natural silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB
Features Low Blue Light Mode, Low Power, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes
Resolution 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.75 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, Tile, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Included Accessories HP 65W Smart USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, AUS/NZ
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year

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