Does the HP EliteBook 840 G11 work with Linux?

Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Ubuntu-certified with the Core Ultra 7 165H, so the base hardware is signed off.

What does the HP EliteBook 840 G11 cost?

RRP is about 1649 USD (1799 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.

Is the HP EliteBook 840 G11 good for office and web work?

For office and web work we score it 7/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.

How heavy is the HP EliteBook 840 G11?

1.37 kg (3.02 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.

What's the battery life like?

A 56 Wh pack, around 15 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 8/10.

Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?

RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.

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HP · 2024

HP EliteBook 840 G11

Name: HP EliteBook 840 G11
Brand: HP
SKU: EliteBook 840 G11
Price: 1649 USD
Availability: InStock

Ubuntu-certified, SO-DIMM slots to 64 GB, 15 hours real battery, and a webcam that skips the IPU6 mess.

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Best for office and web work programming study
Linux: minor fixes

Compiled & edited by Dennis de Kruijf · updated 2026-05-18 · how we rate

Scorecard

7.2 / 10

Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.

Strongest on battery and build, with no category below average.

Battery 8/10
Display 6/10
Build 8/10
Keyboard 8/10
Speed 6/10
Value 7/10

Worth knowing

Stands out

Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
RAM upgradeable to 64 GB
Long 15h real-world battery
MIL-STD-810 durability testing

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Linux

Linux readiness7.7

Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score

Linux compatibility, per distro

Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Ubuntu-certified with the Core Ultra 7 165H, so the base hardware is signed off. The catch is the fingerprint reader, which has no working libfprint driver and stays dead on Linux.

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UVC webcam works, no IPU6 here. s0ix only, no S3 sleep, so expect modern-standby drain.

Ubuntu certified: EliteBook 840 G11 (165H) →
Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : broken
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Same picture as Ubuntu. Fingerprint is the only real loss.

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Pick a SO-DIMM config and you can take RAM to 64 GB, which most ultrabooks here cannot do.

See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.

Specs

Specifications for HP EliteBook 840 G11
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
GPU	Intel Arc Graphics (integrated)
RAM	32 GB, upgradeable to 64 GB
Storage	512 GB
Screen	14" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight
Weight	1.37 kglight for daily carry
Battery	56 Wh, around 15 h real-world

Common questions

Does the HP EliteBook 840 G11 work with Linux?: Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS, Fedora). Ubuntu-certified with the Core Ultra 7 165H, so the base hardware is signed off.
What does the HP EliteBook 840 G11 cost?: RRP is about 1649 USD (1799 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
Is the HP EliteBook 840 G11 good for office and web work?: For office and web work we score it 7/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.
How heavy is the HP EliteBook 840 G11?: 1.37 kg (3.02 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
What's the battery life like?: A 56 Wh pack, around 15 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 8/10.
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?: RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.