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The EliteBook x360 1040 this year is smaller and lighter compared to its predecessor. Instead of weighing 2.98 pounds, the laptop now weighs only 2.91 pounds.
This makes it a quite lightweight laptop, despite being crafted from aluminum.
The rear corners of the laptop are flattened, resembling the design of the Spectre x360. Meanwhile, the front is concave with a beveled edge, facilitating easy one-handed opening similar to MacBook devices.
The 14-inch display is sharp, and the audio system is vibrant.
The HP EliteBook X360 1040 G7 i7 10710U version reviewed in this article features a Full HD 1080p resolution screen with a brightness of 400 nits.
Overall, the laptop screen is quite beautiful and sufficiently bright for any general tasks, whether at home or outdoors.
Additionally, the laptop screen features the Sure View feature. This is a benefit that many people love about using HP screens, preventing others from peeping at your display.
The screen bezels of the HP Elitebook x360 are quite slim, with the top bezel being less than 44%, the side bezels less than 18%, and the chin less than 21%.
In terms of audio quality, HP has equipped the best on its product. Specifically, the company continues to collaborate with Bang & Olufsen.
The speakers are positioned on both sides of the keyboard, and there are also external speakers at the bottom of the device. This ensures that no matter how you use the convertible PC, you always have top-quality sound.
The keyboard and touchpad provide a comfortable typing experience.
The keyboard of the HP EliteBook X360 1040 G7 i7 10710U is not only quiet but also precise and comfortable. Overall, there are not many points to criticize about this component.
The laptop keyboard utilizes high rubber dome switches. Initial impressions reveal that using this keyboard feels quite similar to the ThinkPad keyboard from Lenovo.
However, the keys on the device are shallower, whereas ThinkPad keys are deeper and include a TrackPoint.
HP continues the trend of integrating all buttons into the keyboard, including snapshot buttons, power buttons, and fingerprint sensors.
The touchpad makes use of the available space on the keyboard. This makes the overall mouse pad area relatively small. However, usability remains efficient with consistently high accuracy.
Powerful performance with an Intel Core i7 chip
The HP Elitebook X360 is equipped with an Intel Core i7-10810U processor, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, and even 4G LTE.
The Core i7-10810U is the vPro version of the Core i7-10710U, a 6-core 15W CPU with 12 threads from the Comet Lake series.
It is clearly designed for the highest work productivity. You can confidently use it for photo or video editing if needed.
Here is the detailed review of the HP EliteBook X360 1040 G7 i7 10710U. Hopefully, this article has provided you with a better understanding of the product to make a more accurate choice for a device that suits your needs!
