HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

strong build quality

excellent battery life

compact and lightweight

high price point

limited port variety

no dedicated GPU

average storage capacity

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

robust build quality

good keyboard comfort

decent battery life

average graphics performance

limited storage options

no high-resolution display

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.93 cm x 20.26 cm x 1.66 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.71 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour - Thunder black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 46 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0) Discrete 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, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested 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, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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