HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) vs. Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)

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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 Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) and Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
87 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) vs. Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre
Colour - Onyx black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 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 Glossy, One Glass Solution, Glass Film Film (GFF)
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.4 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 Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera -
Sound Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, 4 discrete amplifiers Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) 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 -
Features Miracast -
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.2 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
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 Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
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)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
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 Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter 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 Firmware 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
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IKBR 81C8
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