HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)

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HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook and ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA). 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.

ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight design

strong build quality

fast ssd storage

good battery life

premium price tag

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook and ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.58 cm 30.9 cm x 21.06 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Star black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Slim Design, Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare Glossy, anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 78% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: Smart Amplification technology, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
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) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.6 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.75 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, glass with chemical etched surface Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Dock
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
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 ASUS Control Center, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 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 System password, hard drive password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - KG0847X
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