HP Elite x360 1040 G11 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Hybrid (2-in-1) 35.6 cm (14") Touchscreen 2.8K 32 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM 1 TB SSD Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Pro AI PC Silver

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The HP Elite x360 1040 G11 is the sort of “buy once, cry once” 2‑in‑1 that actually makes sense if you’re equipping a small team of mobile knowledge workers who live on Teams, browser tabs, spreadsheets, and constant client-site work. The Elite line generally feels properly built—sturdy when you’re typing on the move, not creaky when you’re flicking it into tablet mode, and the screen quality is usually what justifies the money. Add in the Wi‑Fi 7 and the fact it’s a Windows Pro machine, and it’s a strong pick for businesses that want something that’ll stay smooth for a few years without constant IT babysitting.

That said, at ~£2,490 ex‑VAT, it’s not good value for everyone. If your users are mostly on a dock, keyboard, and occasional video calls, you’re paying for portability and premium hybrid convenience you may not fully use—and you’ll likely get similar day-to-day performance from a cheaper business laptop for materially less. Also, if you’re deploying lots of units, make sure your software stack (and any device management policies) genuinely benefits from the “AI PC” angle rather than treating it like a marketing label. I’d recommend it for senior staff / field consultants / execs who genuinely need a 2‑in‑1 and will notice the build and screen every day; I’d avoid it for generic office fleets unless there’s a clear user-based reason.