HP EliteBook 1040 G3 vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1040 G3 and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF). 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.

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 Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

lightweight and portable

vivid oled display

fast ssd storage

competitive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

standard design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G3 and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
80 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G3 vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.58 cm 31.71 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Cool silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED 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 Glossy
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
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 -
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, glass with chemical etched surface 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 (charging)
USB-C (charging)
Dock
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, wired mouse, Carry bag
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS, REACH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - LY134W
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