HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook)

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touch screen

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

average display brightness

modest graphics performance

heavier than competitors

limited storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 700 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView -
Features Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Full HD eDP anti-glare, Corning Gorilla glass 5 Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features IR camera IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Intel XMM 7360 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.2 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.36 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 15 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, gesture function Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor G-sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, HP DuraKeys, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Wireless Wakeup, BIOS Update via Network Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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