HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook

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HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook
HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook and HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook. 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.

HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb build quality

excellent display resolution

powerful processor performance

impressive battery life

advanced security features

higher price point

limited port variety

no dedicated GPU

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook and HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.4 cm x 1.79 cm 31.52 cm x 22.431 cm x 1.931 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.16 kg
Colour - Natural silver
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare Low Blue Light Mode, Low Power, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 2700U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E
Features Dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.75 hours Up to 13.75 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, DualPoint, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Interfaces USB-C (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
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 LAN-WLAN Protection, HP JetAdvantage, HP BIOSphere Gen4, HP Client Security Suite Gen4, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen2 (free download) HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, Tile, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 745 G5 Notebook HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65W Smart USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 Power-on password, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 4, HP Wireless Wakeup, BIOS Update via Network Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, low halogen, ICCP CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, AUS/NZ
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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