HP 250 G7 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP 250 G7 Notebook
HP 250 G7 Notebook

Our Rating: 65 %

HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

In depth comparison and review of HP 250 G7 Notebook and HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP 250 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 250 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor speed

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

suitable for basic tasks

average display quality

limited graphics performance

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 250 G7 Notebook and HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 250 G7 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 250 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.25 cm 33.8 cm x 23.35 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Dark ash silver Platinum
DISPLAY HP 250 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare HD+ standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP 250 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4210U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel QM87
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP 250 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz / PC4-21333 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP 250 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 250 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec - IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+
COMMUNICATIONS HP 250 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 - PCI Express Half Mini Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I218-LM
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az
Remote Management Protocol - ASF 2.0
Features Miracast Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP 250 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 250 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP 250 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ForcePad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 250 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
VGA (on supplied cable)
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP 250 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro) + Windows 8.1 Pro Licence
Software Included - Microsoft Security Essentials, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Manager, HP ePrint, HP Client Security, HP PageLift, HP Trust Circles Standard, HP Wireless Hotspot, Lync Optimized
MISCELLANEOUS HP 250 G7 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter Power adapter
Cables Included - HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Fast Charge HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP DisplaySafe, HP SureStart, Full Volume Encryption, 1 USB 3.0 charging port
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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