HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)

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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 T16 Gen 2 (21HH). 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 T16 Gen 2 (21HH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

modest display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

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Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.58 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1.67 kg
Case Material Aluminum Carbon fibre hybrid (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour - Thunder black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
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 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB 12 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 ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
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, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM Intel I219-V
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.6 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.75 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
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 ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, glass with chemical etched surface Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Dock
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - 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 Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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