HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook vs. Dell Vostro 3520

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook and Dell Vostro 3520. 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 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

Dell Vostro 3520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 3520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

decent processor performance

good battery life

comfortable keyboard

average display quality

limited graphics capability

heavier design

fewer USB-C ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook and Dell Vostro 3520
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook vs. Dell Vostro 3520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Dell Vostro 3520
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.18 cm 35.85 cm x 23.556 cm x 1.899 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.83 kg
Colour - Carbon black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Dell Vostro 3520
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 140
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
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, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Dell Vostro 3520
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 Dell Vostro 3520
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 5600 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Dell Vostro 3520
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 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Dell Vostro 3520
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 - HD
Resolution 5 Megapixel 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame 78.6 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers; Input: AI noise reduction -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Dell Vostro 3520
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H
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 Dell Vostro 3520
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
Battery Weight 229 g -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Dell Vostro 3520
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 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Dell Vostro 3520
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 -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Dell Vostro 3520
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
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Dell Vostro 3520
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
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 Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Business Protection (1-year)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Dell Vostro 3520
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 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Noble Wedge 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 -
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 -
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