HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)

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HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook and ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA). 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.

ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

impressive oled display

fast performance specs

robust security features

long battery life

higher price point

limited graphics power

no ethernet port

scarce color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook and ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.58 cm 31.1 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 990 g
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour - Star black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Slim Design, Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
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 - 1080p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.6 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.75 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
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 B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
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 B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Dock
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
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 McAfee, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Micro HDMI to LAN 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 nano 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 Smart Cooling Technology, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0, FSC Mix
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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Model Number - KMi711X
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