The new EliteBook G11 devices get an AI boost across the range, from the EliteBook 1000 series to the ProBook 400 series, via AMD or Intel.

AI, AI and more AI: HP is talking about nothing else when it announces the new EliteBook G11 series. From the cheapest ProBook 400 model to the most expensive EliteBook 1000 variant: they all receive an AI boost thanks to new chips from AMD or Intel.

Anyone who says AI says Copilot. The AI ​​Assistant in Windows will have a separate key on the keyboard on every G11 laptop. For example, you can quickly request a summary of recent emails and outstanding tasks.

Every laptop, from the ProBook 400 series to the EliteBook 1000 laptops, has Poly hardware onboard. You can now connect compatible Poly earbuds or headsets with one click via Direct Bluetooth without the need for a dongle.

Finally, all models support Windows Studio effects. The NPU (Neural Processing Unit) on the AMD or Intel chip is used to make video calls more efficient (and therefore more economical). The AI ​​tool takes care of blurring the background, making eye contact as if you were looking directly into the camera, and automatically zooming to always put you in the center of the frame. Combined with AI chips from Intel and AMD, this can result in significant battery savings for those who make a lot of video calls every day.

HP EliteBook 1040 G11

Within the EliteBook 1000 series, HP is updating the 1040 series in two variants: with and without an x360 hinge. Within this class you only have one Intel option. If you want AMD, you should look at the EliteBook 800 series. Intel Core Ultra H-series chips are available with Ultra 5 and Ultra 7 options.

HP is also introducing a new color: Glacier Silver. The devices will now be made of magnesium, hence the color change compared to aluminum in the past. The difference is subtle but noticeable when you put them side by side. The new color is a little “whiter”. The screen size that comes to market is 14 inches.

Unique to the EliteBook 1000 series is the AI ​​suite (Battery Health Manager) to get more out of the battery. It learns how you work and switches to sleep mode more quickly in between. Combined with automatic locking and waking thanks to the Windows Hello depth sensor next to the webcam, this guarantees a battery life of up to 21 hours, according to HP. If you only watch videos, you can expect a maximum of 29 hours of autonomy.

B&O is disappearing from laptops and being replaced by Poly Studio for better sound and higher quality microphones. The Poly Lens Suite, installed by default on every HP EliteBook 1000 laptop, offers AI noise cancellation.

HP Smart Sense is getting an upgrade. This tool measures the performance you demand from your PC and links it to the right cooling. According to HP, the improved fans in the EliteBook 1000 series should be up to 40 percent quieter and have at least 40 percent improved cooling performance.

Finally, there is Dynamic Color Tuning, with which the webcam achieves an improved white balance by analyzing the ambient light. The integrated webcam has a 5 megapixel camera.

HP EliteBook 800 and 805 series

If you want to choose between Intel Core Ultra vPro (U or H chips) or the latest generation AMD Ryzen Pro, you should choose the HP EliteBook 800 laptops. Each model is available in both flavors. Only the variant with a 360-degree hinge limits the selection to Intel Core Ultra. The round number 800 is the Intel version. 805 is the AMD variant.

Features such as Smart Sense and Dynamic Color Tuning from the EliteBook 1000 series can also be found here. Sure View is also a privacy option that you can use here. The battery capacity is higher than last year’s G10 models.

Available screen sizes: 13 inches, 14 inches and 16 inches.

HP EliteBook 600 and 605 series

For the first time, the HP EliteBook 600 series gets a 16:10 screen for more productivity. The device also gets a larger keyboard and touchpad. Here too you can choose between Intel and AMD. Intel Core Ultra (EliteBook 600) is available in two variants, U or H, optionally available with vPro. If you prefer AMD (EliteBook 605), you can choose between Ryzen 7000 chips (standard or Pro).

For the G11 generation, HP has positioned the ports differently. The most frequently used connections can now be found on the left side. The larger the port, the higher the positioning for added ease of use.

Available screen sizes: 13 inches (Intel only), 14 inches and 16 inches.

HP ProBook 400 and 405 series

The HP ProBook 400 series also gets a 16:10 screen for increased productivity, as well as a larger keyboard and touchpad. Here too, the connections have been rearranged to make operation easier. The only thing you have to do without here is the vPro version from Intel. There is also no AMD version available.

Configurations are possible with Intel Core Ultra (U and H series). Two screen options are available: 14 inches or 16 inches.

Prices and availability

The HP EliteBook 1000 series includes two models: HP Elite x360 1040 G11 and HP EliteBook 1040 G11. Both devices are expected in the US from April.

HP divides the EliteBook 800 series into two variants. Models with an Intel chip will be available in the US starting this month starting at $1,599. Available models: HP Elite x360 830 G11 and HP EliteBook 830, 840 and 860 in G11.

AMD variants will be available in April starting at $1,469. The available models are HP EliteBook 835, 845 and 865 G11.

You can configure the HP EliteBook 600 series with an Intel chip in three variants starting at $1,289: HP EliteBook 630, 640 and 660 G11. The AMD variants can be found under the names HP Elitebook 645 and 665 G11 starting at $1,199. Both will be available in the US from April.

The HP ProBook 440 and 460 G11 start at $949 and will be available in the US in April.

We are not yet clear about the local availability of the above-mentioned devices or the recommended retail price in euros.