HP EliteBook 645 G11 review

A modern 2023 EliteBook with strong integrated graphics and no real weak spots

The HP EliteBook 645 G11 is a 2023 business laptop at $531, above the business median of $297. Powered by a Ryzen 5 7535U (with Radeon 660M graphics) and 64GB of RAM, it is a well-rounded modern machine: graphics land in the top quartile of the category (best_gpu_score 32.85), reliability is "high" at 72, and the verdict finds no serious weak spot. The trade-off is simply price — it sits above most business peers.

Integrated graphics that genuinely deliver

The Ryzen 5 7535U's Radeon 660M integrated graphics give a score of 32.85 — about 755% above the business median, in the top quartile — and unlike older integrated solutions this one is capable. Far Cry 5 clears the minimum bar at about 30 fps, Overwatch and GTA V reach the recommended level, and Adobe Photoshop and Visual Studio Code both meet their minimums. For an integrated-GPU business laptop, that is genuinely strong everyday graphics and media capability.

No serious weak spot — just price

The verdict finds no top weakness here. Reliability at 72 is "high" (about 69% above the category median), and with 64GB of RAM multitasking headroom is generous. The only thing standing above peers in a negative sense is the price: at $531 it is in the "budget" price band but noticeably above the $297 category median.

A modern depreciation curve

From near $1,300 originally, the 645 G11 has depreciated to $531 at about 10.6% per year, with a projected two-year value near $424 — about a 20% further drop. As a recent machine it carries a steeper expected decline than older budget peers, which is normal.

Where it sits among peers

Priced below HP's premium business line: an EliteBook 845 G9 ($585) or EliteBook 845 G10 ($582) cost more, while an EliteBook 650 G9 ($476) or ProBook 450 G9 ($455) come in cheaper. You are paying a premium over the cheaper G9/ProBook peers for the newer G11 platform.

Bottom line

At $531 this is fairly priced for a modern, well-rounded business laptop — strong integrated graphics, 64GB of RAM, and "high" reliability with no serious weak spot. You pay above the category median for the 2023 platform, but the capability justifies it for a buyer who wants a capable everyday machine that will also handle light gaming and creative work.