HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

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HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.58 cm 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1.57 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Slim Design, Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare -
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel Iris Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.6 Wh 71.8 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.75 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 60 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, glass with chemical etched surface Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Dock
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Apple macOS Catalina 10.15
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, CyberLink YouCam BE, Foxit PhantomPDF Express, HP PageLift, HP File Sanitizer, HP BIOSphere, HP Wireless Hotspot, HP Touchpoint Manager, Skype for Business Plus CAL Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Master Record Security, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, 1 USB 3.1 charging port, 1 USB-C charging port -
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 10 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 0 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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