HP Pavilion Aero 13vsHP EliteBook x360 1040 G11

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HP Pavilion Aero 13
Pavilion Aero 13

Quick Stats

The HP Pavilion Aero 13's performance is decent to satisfactory overall, suitable for everyday tasks and basic usage.
The HP Pavilion Aero 13's exceptional build quality makes it a standout feature of the laptop.
The HP Pavilion Aero 13 boasts a bright and vibrant display with accurate colors and wide viewing angles.
The HP Pavilion Aero 13 features a solid build, decent specs, and good battery life primarily.
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HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11
EliteBook x360 1040 G11

Quick Stats

The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11 delivers excellent performance and snappy system responses in productivity workflows effectively.
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11 has a sturdy and premium build quality, highly customizable and professional.
The HP EliteBook's Full HD panel is adequate, but not impressive, for everyday productivity workflows.
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11 boasts an impressive array of premium features, including Intel Meteor Lake Core i7.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP Pavilion Aero 13
Winner
#357
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11
#358
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP Pavilion Aero 13
#801
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11
#323
Winner
Display
HP Pavilion Aero 13
#396
Winner
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11
#404
Performance
HP Pavilion Aero 13
#513
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11
#407
Winner
Build
HP Pavilion Aero 13
#36
Winner
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11
#229
Features
HP Pavilion Aero 13
#376
Winner
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11
#389

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP Pavilion Aero 13
HP HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11
up to 16GB
up to 48GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 7735U
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
Intel Arc (8-Cores)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot See photo
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP Pavilion Aero 13

Strengths

solid build
decent specs, good battery life, and weighing less than a MacBook Air
pretty great keyboard
good options in terms of I/O ports, including a full-sized HDMI port
can handle workloads of simpler projects and decent scores in Premiere Pro

Weaknesses

lackluster speakers
power draw capped to keep temperatures down which may affect performance
not ideal for AAA gaming or heavy video editing
OpenCL performance is still quite abysmal
limited accessories included with the laptop

HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11

Strengths

The EliteBook X360 1040 G11 has a very premium feel, tons of IO, and a great keyboard that makes it a competent partner for everyday computing needs.
The laptop comes with Intel's Meteor Lake Core i7-165h, 16GB of speedy memory, and a 1TB SSD, making it highly customizable and suitable for general productivity workflows.
The EliteBook has a sturdy and rigid construction, with a bright and almost white color that helps to keep fingerprints at bay.
The laptop's performance is snappy, with high single-core results in our PCMark tests, making it ideal for most general productivity workflows.

Weaknesses

The display options are limited, with only an FHD panel available on the review unit (there are other options available with higher color gamut coverage and brightness).
The webcam has a higher-than-average 5MP resolution but is not ideal for video conferencing.
The cooling system was not designed for prolonged heavy use, resulting in high temperatures during stress tests.
The GPU performance drops gradually during torture tests, which may be noticeable in usual use case scenarios.
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HP Pavilion Aero 13

The HP Pavilion Aero 13 is a sleek and powerful laptop that's designed for on-the-go productivity. With its solid build, decent specs, and impressive battery life, this laptop is perfect for students and professionals alike. The vibrant display and good keyboard make it ideal for content consumption and casual gaming. However, the lackluster speakers may be a letdown for some users. Overall, the HP Pavilion Aero 13 offers great value for its price, making it a top contender in the thin and light laptop market.

HP EliteBook x360 1040 G11

In the world of business laptops, one often assumes a compromise between form and function. However, HP's EliteBook x360 1040 G11 challenges this notion with its premium feel, robust construction, and impressive feature set. With a powerful Intel Core Ultra processor, ample RAM, and a spacious SSD, this convertible laptop promises to deliver both style and substance. Can it live up to its promise?

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