HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

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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 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.58 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
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 300 cd/m²
Features Slim Design, Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-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 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement Fixed focus
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 Card
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) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.6 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.75 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, glass with chemical etched surface Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Dock
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 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 Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Fingerprint 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 Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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