HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook)
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ). 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 X390 Yoga (20NQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no 4K display option

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm 31.04 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
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%
Privacy Technology HP SureView -
Features Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Full HD eDP anti-glare, Corning Gorilla glass 5 Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.9 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 X390 Yoga (20NQ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation 4G 4G
Technology LTE Advanced LTE
Controller Intel XMM 7360 FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.2 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
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 X390 Yoga (20NQ)
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NQ)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
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-810G tested
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP RoHS
SAR Value - 1.696 W/kg (body), 1.696 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
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
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