HP EliteBook 1040 G3 vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1040 G3 and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV). 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 EliteBook 1040 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 1040 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

sharp full-hd display

strong performance benchmarks

excellent keyboard comfort

good enterprise security

higher price bracket

no dedicated gpu

limited port variety

average battery life

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

advanced cooling system

customizable rgb lighting

premium build quality

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G3 and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G3 vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.58 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 3 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Off black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Slim Design Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 16-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 64 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: Smart Amp, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, glass with chemical etched surface Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology, CoolZone cooling technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 (charging)
USB-C (charging)
Dock
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Integrated dust filters, ASUS Aura Sync technology, vapor chamber cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, custom fan curve profiles, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - LL046W
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