HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB). 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 X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

bright, vivid display

good battery life

higher price point

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.55 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour - Iron grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72%
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, Low Power
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 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 X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
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 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - USI 4551-513711-00
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G 4G
Technology LTE Advanced LTE Advanced
Controller Intel XMM 7360 FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.2 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19.3 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 15 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
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, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (20UB)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington mini 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-810G tested, Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP RoHS
SAR Value - 1.571 W/kg (body), 1.571 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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