HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF). 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 X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

vivid display colors

higher price bracket

limited storage capacity

moderate graphics performance

no dedicated GPU

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Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
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. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.55 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour - Iron grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 72%
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 Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 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 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
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 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC1012L
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, 4 discrete amplifiers -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
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 -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.2 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 18.1 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Dock
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
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 X1 Yoga (4th Gen) (20QF)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
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 mini 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP RoHS
SAR Value - 1.571 W/kg (body), 1.571 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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