HP EliteBook 1040 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1040 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

good battery life

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited color options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.58 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Slim Design Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 175° viewing angle, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
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 PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, glass with chemical etched surface Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 (charging)
USB-C (charging)
Dock
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint 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 - Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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