HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) vs. HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)

Our Rating: 85 %

HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) and HP Elite Dragonfly G2 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 x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

sharp, vibrant display

strong security features

responsive touch screen

fast charging support

higher price point

limited port variety

moderate graphics performance

noisy under load

HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

vivid touchscreen display

strong security features

fast intel processor

high price point

limited port variety

moderate storage capacity

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) and HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
87 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) vs. HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm 30.43 cm x 19.75 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 990 g
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium alloy
Colour - Galaxy blue
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 700 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView -
Features Direct Bonding technology, privacy filter, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Full HD eDP anti-glare, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 72% NTSC colour gamut Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView eDP +PSR, Low Power, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera IR camera, HP Sure Shutter
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Four speakers, HP World Facing Microphone / dual-array digital microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, 4 discrete amplifiers Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features Miracast Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.2 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard HP Modernized Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Spill-resistant, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen3, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Suite Gen5, HP Cloud Recovery HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Client Management Script Library, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, Tile
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope
Security Firmware 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 nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop
Features Power-on password, HP DuraKeys, Setup Password, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, MU-MIMO technology, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Security Manager Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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