HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L440

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L440. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad L440 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L440 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard layout

good battery life

solid security features

affordable price point

heavier design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

older model limitations

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L440
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L440 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.58 cm 34.4 cm x 23.9 cm x 3.425 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Slim Design, Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L440
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L440
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement Face tracking
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi
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) -
WWAN
Generation - 3G/4G upgradable
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.6 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9.75 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad, TrackPoint
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, glass with chemical etched surface Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Dock
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
3 x USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 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 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L440
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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