HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

sharp full-hd display

powerful intel processor

excellent keyboard feel

impressive security features

higher price range

limited port variety

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.18 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features Low Blue Light technology, 8-bit Colour Depth, HP Eye Ease, integrated privacy screen, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR Anti-glare, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 8 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz -
Rated Speed 5600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - VGA
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Audio Features Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers; Input: AI noise reduction -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO, CNVi, 160 MHz Wi-Fi bandwidth Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
Battery Weight 229 g -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, HP Services Scan -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year) -
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC enabled -
Compliant Standards CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, SRRC, NCC, low halogen, UL 62368-1, TEC, KES, Low Blue Light certified (LBL), Ukraine NSoC, EAEU Compliance, Saudi Arabian Compliance -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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