HP EliteBook 1040 G3 vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1040 G3 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA). 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 Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful amd processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G3 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G3 vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.58 cm 29.62 cm x 21.63 cm x 1.18 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium-aluminium
Colour - Basalt grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Slim Design Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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 - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 63 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, glass with chemical etched surface Chiclet keyboard, ASUS ErgoSense, 1.1mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 (charging)
USB-C (charging)
Dock
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), ASUS GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
- 100 % - plastic-free
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, ambient colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Fast charging, halogen free, MIL-STD-810H tested, Cortana support
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS, REACH, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Carbon Footprint - 213 kg carbon emissions
Product Recycled Content - Post-consumer recycled plastic, post-industrial recycled magnesium-aluminium alloy, ocean-bound plastics
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - NQ039W
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