HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) vs. HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) and HP Elite x360 (830 G9 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 x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

sharp, vibrant display

strong build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

robust security features

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) and HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
87 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) vs. HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm 30.01 cm x 21.62 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 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 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 700 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 45% 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 Corning Gorilla glass 5, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView eDP
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 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)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera HP Auto Frame
Sound Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, 4 discrete amplifiers Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Bluetooth Class Class 2 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 Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.2 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 V, 5 A
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, glass clickpad, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 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)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - 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 Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Quick Touch, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 45 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor HP Tamper Lock
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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)
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 Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC capable
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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