HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook

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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 HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook. 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.

HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

powerful ryzen processors

comfortable keyboard design

good security features

decent battery life

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speakers

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook and HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.58 cm 32.19 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Aluminum Metal
Colour - Pike silver aluminium
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Slim Design, Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow bezel bent
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.6 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.75 hours Up to 15.75 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, glass with chemical etched surface Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Dock
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
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 HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Noise Cancellation, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), Ivanti Management Suite (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, Xerox DocuShare (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart AC 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 USB port control, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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