HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)

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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 Vivobook 16 (X1605EA). 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 Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large 16-inch display

efficient multitasking performance

comfortable keyboard layout

good connectivity options

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.58 cm 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Aluminum Plastic
Colour - Transparent silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Slim Design, Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare -
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 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 Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 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 - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics
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 Dual speakers
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.6 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.75 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, glass with chemical etched surface Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Dock
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
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 MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 System password, ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE RoHS, REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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Model Number - MB059W
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