HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) and Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU). 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 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 Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

good overall performance

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

noisy under load

average color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) and Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.93 cm x 20.26 cm x 1.66 cm 36 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.715 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.89 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour - Iron grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
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 Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11870
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - JBL
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 51.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Type - Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G7 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Included Accessories - Power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2, pen holder
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0) Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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