HP EliteBook 840 G11 (A26SJEA) – Complete Technical & Functional Overview

1. Executive Summary

The HP EliteBook 840 G11 represents the pinnacle of HP’s business laptop engineering, combining Intel’s revolutionary Core Ultra 7 processor with enterprise-grade security features in a MIL-STD-810H certified chassis. Designed for C-level executives and mobile professionals, this 14″ powerhouse delivers unprecedented AI acceleration while maintaining exceptional battery efficiency.

2. Detailed Specifications

Processor:

• Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16 cores: 6P+8E+2LP) | 24MB cache | 4.8GHz Turbo

• Integrated Intel AI Boost NPU (8 TOPS performance)

• 15W base TDP | 28W configurable cTDP

Display Options:

• Base: 14″ FHD (1920×1200) IPS 400nit 100% sRGB

• Upgradeable to:

  • Privacy Screen (HP Sure View Reflect)

  • 2.8K (2880×1800) OLED 90Hz HDR500

  • Touch-enabled variants

Memory & Storage:

• 16GB LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered)

• 1TB PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD (user-upgradeable)

• Optional: Dual SSD configuration (WWAN slot repurposing)

Graphics:

• Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe cores)

• 2x DP 2.1 via Thunderbolt 4

• Supports:

  • 4K@120Hz external displays

  • AV1 hardware decode/encode

  • XeSS AI upscaling

Security Suite:

• HP Wolf Security for Business:

  • Hardware-enforced memory isolation

  • Firmware TPM 2.0 + Microsoft Pluton

  • HP Sure Click (browser isolation)

  • HP Sure Sense (AI malware detection)

• Physical: Kensington NanoSaver lock, Smart Card reader

Connectivity:

• Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth 5.3

• Optional: 5G Sub-6 (Fibocom FM350-GL)

• Ports:

  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DP2.1, PD3.1)

  • 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps)

  • HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz)

  • Nano-SIM tray (WWAN models)

  • 3.5mm combo jack (DTS:X Ultra)

3. Performance Analysis

Computing Performance:

• Cinebench R23: 1,650 (single) / 12,800 (multi)

• CrossMark: 1,950 Overall

• PCMark 10: 6,800

AI Acceleration:

• Local AI workloads (Stable Diffusion 1.5):

  • 4.2 it/s (512×512)

• Windows Studio Effects:

  • Background blur: <5% CPU utilization

  • Eye contact correction: NPU-powered

Thermal Performance:

• Dual-fan vapor chamber cooling

• Sustained 28W under load

• Surface temps <40°C during office tasks