HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) and ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA). 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 G8 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

vivid display colors

responsive touchscreen

strong security features

compact and portable

high price point

limited port variety

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

360-degree hinge versatility

robust military-grade durability

touchscreen with stylus support

convenient physical webcam shutter

fast charging technology

average battery life

modest display brightness

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) and ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.93 cm x 20.26 cm x 1.66 cm 32.9 cm x 22.39 cm x 1.95 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.61 kg
Case Material Aluminum Plastic (top), plastic (bottom), aluminium (LCD cover)
Colour - Star black (LCD cover), star black (top), star black (bottom) | Star black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features BrightView, Ultra Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP +PSR, Corning Gorilla glass 5 Glossy, WideView, 80% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)
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 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 13 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Hybrid HD/IR camera, HP Sure Shutter Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Four speakers, 2 user-facing multi array microphones and two world-facing microphones Speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO, CNVi Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
Controller - SIM card
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)
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, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)
Type Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad
Keyboard Name HP Quiet Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)
Slots - 1 x SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included HEVC CODEC McAfee, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch G3 USB-C power adapter, MPP 2.0 garaged stylus
Integrated Options Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope -
Security 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 security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4 MIL-STD-810H tested, Computrace ready from BIOS
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP, BNCI ISO 22196, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years International warranty - 3 years
Model Number - EC0710X
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