HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD). 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 7 (21CD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

high-quality display

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

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 7 (21CD)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Storm grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
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 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 700 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology HP SureView -
Features Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Full HD eDP anti-glare, Corning Gorilla glass 5 Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology, OGS Technology
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
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 7 (21CD)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 NFC, 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
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G 4G upgradable
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Intel XMM 7360 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.2 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 24.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
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 X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
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, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
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 USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Accelerometer, proximity sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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