HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go

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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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go. 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

decent battery life

good build quality

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
81 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.58 cm 27.818 cm x 20.567 cm x 1.569 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1.11 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Slim Design, Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare PixelSense
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
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 IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.6 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9.75 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 39 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, glass with chemical etched surface -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Dock
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
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 Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 1 year
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