HP EliteBook 1040 G11 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jun 16 by Billy G.

HP EliteBook 1040 G11
HP EliteBook 1040 G11
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Verified Confidence: 81%

Verdict: The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 outperforms the HP EliteBook 1040 G11 in portability and typing experience with a 2.4 lb weight and superior keyboard per Notebookcheck and CNET reviews. The EliteBook counters with more ports and stronger out-of-box security tools. X1 Carbon wins overall for most business users needing frequent travel.

Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13

HP EliteBook 1040 G11: 7.5/10

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G11Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
Display14-inch WUXGA IPS14-inch 2.8K OLED
Weight2.9 lb2.4 lb
Battery——

HP EliteBook 1040 G11

What works

  • Strong security features including HP Wolf Security
  • Good port selection with Thunderbolt 4
  • Solid build with MIL-STD durability

What doesn't

  • Average keyboard compared to ThinkPad
  • Heavier than X1 Carbon at 2.9 lb

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13

What works

  • Best-in-class keyboard with excellent travel
  • Lighter at 2.4 lb for better portability
  • Premium carbon fiber construction

What doesn't

  • Fewer ports than EliteBook
  • Higher price in comparable configs

Bottom line

Our pick: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13.

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