HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD)

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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 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touch screen

robust build quality

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

moderate display brightness

average graphics performance

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

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Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD)
87 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD)
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% 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 Anti-reflective, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD)
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 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter, IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello, front camera with fixed focus
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, 4 discrete amplifiers -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD)
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) Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card
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 DASH
Features Miracast Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.2 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 12.16 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD)
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
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD)
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 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (21AD)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Accelerometer
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete 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) 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 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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