Overview
The HP EliteBook 845 G11 is HP’s answer to the ThinkPad X1 Carbon — a lightweight, durable 14” business laptop built for enterprise deployment. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS offers strong performance with AMD’s PRO security and manageability features, making it IT-friendly.
Performance
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is a capable business chip with surprisingly good integrated graphics (Radeon 780M). It handles Office, Teams, browser-heavy workflows, and even light creative tasks without issue. The 32 GB of LPDDR5x RAM means multitasking is never a concern.
The AMD PRO designation adds enterprise security features: Microsoft Pluton, AMD Memory Guard, and AMD Shadow Stack. These matter for IT departments, less for individual buyers.
Display
The 14” 1920x1200 IPS panel at 400 nits is bright and usable in most environments. The 16:10 aspect ratio gives you more vertical space than 16:9. Color accuracy is good for business use — documents, presentations, and web look fine. It’s not a creative display, but that’s not the target.
The lack of a QHD option at this config is a miss. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon offers a 2.8K OLED upgrade. HP does offer higher-res panels in custom configurations.
Build and Durability
MIL-STD-810H rated for drops, vibration, temperature extremes, and dust. The aluminum chassis feels premium and inspires confidence. At 3.09 lbs, it’s easy to carry all day. The hinge is firm and the lid doesn’t flex.
Keyboard and Trackpad
HP’s EliteBook keyboard is very good — not quite ThinkPad level, but comfortable for all-day typing with decent travel and spacing. The trackpad is large and responsive. The 5 MP webcam with a physical privacy shutter is excellent for video calls.
Battery
The 56 Wh battery delivers 7-8 hours of real productivity. It’s adequate but not class-leading — the Dell Latitude 9450’s 12+ hours puts it to shame. For a normal workday with access to power, it’s fine.
Enterprise Features
AMD PRO manageability, DASH support, HP Wolf Security Suite, TPM 2.0, optional smart card reader, optional 4G/5G WWAN. IT departments get the tools they need. Individual buyers get Windows 11 Pro, which is a nice inclusion at this price.