HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook
ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and ASUS F540LA (XX1165T). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no SSD standard

basic display quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.4 cm x 1.89 cm 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.06 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Pike silver Chocolate black IMR with hairline (LCD cover), gold IMR with hairline (top)
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8400H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 33 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, ClickPad with gesture support, glass with chemical etched surface, two-finger zoom (pinch), two-way scroll ASUS Smart Gesture technology, chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
HDMI
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Velocity, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP JetAdvantage, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Workwise (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen4, HP Client Security Suite Gen4, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen2 (free download), HP SureStart Gen4, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover ASUS Splendid, ASUS USB Charger+, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), ASUS WebStorage Sync Agent, McAfee Internet Security (Trial), ASUS GiftBox, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage), ICEsound, ASUS Smart Gesture
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Hood sensor, ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Power-on password, HP DuraKeys, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network System password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards Low halogen -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years -
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