HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) vs. HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
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 Pro x360 (Fortis 11 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 Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged design

360-degree hinge flexibility

enhanced security features

touchscreen functionality

good battery life

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

heavier than competitors

average display resolution

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) and HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook)
87 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) vs. HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm 29.7 cm x 20.37 cm x 2.12 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.47 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Jack black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 700 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 50% 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 BrightView, Corning Gorilla glass 3
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N5100 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 128 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera Privacy camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, 4 discrete amplifiers -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
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)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG
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, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.2 Wh 42.75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 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
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, pick resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 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 USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro Education - 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 Hotkey Support, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Smart Support, HP Manageability Integration Kit (free download), HP Quick Touch
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter, HP Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Accelerometer, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope
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, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 7
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, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP, 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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