HP EliteBook x360 1040 G9 review

A 2022 EliteBook x360 1040 G9 convertible with maxed-out RAM, priced at a premium

The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G9 (2022) is a premium business convertible built around an Intel Core i5 1245U with 64 GB of RAM, landing at $578 — above the convertible-class median of about $356. Its genuine strength is memory (64 GB, 100% above the median, "pro" level); the honest constraint is integrated-only graphics, which limits creative and gaming use.

Pro-tier memory on a recent Intel platform

The i5 1245U is a recent 12th-gen processor with 10 cores (2P+8E), and 64 GB of RAM at a "pro" level is genuine headroom for memory-bound office and developer workflows. The EliteBook x360 1040 line is HP's premium 14-inch business convertible, so the build quality and 2-in-1 form factor are the other main draws alongside the memory.

Integrated graphics are the ceiling

The weak spot by level is graphics performance: there is no discrete GPU, so this is a machine for everyday media and office work, not for gaming or GPU-accelerated creative tasks. The strong memory is wasted on anyone who needs GPU power, so the value proposition depends on the workload.

Steeper depreciation, typical of a recent convertible

From a base near $1500, the laptop has depreciated to $578 at roughly 12% per year, with a projected value around $448 in two years. The curve is steeper than consumer convertibles, reflecting the premium-segment starting price.

Pricier and cheaper convertibles nearby

Slightly pricier options include the HP Envy x360 15-ew0023dx ($632) and HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 ($616); a cheaper alternative is the Lenovo Yoga 7 14IML9 ($495). The Dell XPS 15 9575 ($590) sits close on price.

Bottom line

The EliteBook x360 1040 G9 is a fair pick for a memory-bound office user or developer who wants a premium 2-in-1 form factor with strong build quality. Graphics are an honest constraint — buyers who need GPU power should look at a dGPU-equipped alternative, since the iGPU-only config is the one real ceiling.