HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FBAV)

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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 B5 Flip (B5402FBAV). 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 B5 Flip (B5402FBAV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FBAV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

360-degree hinge versatility

lightweight and portable

robust security features

fast charging support

high-quality display

average battery life

limited graphics performance

higher price range

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) and ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FBAV)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FBAV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FBAV)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.93 cm x 20.26 cm x 1.66 cm 32.34 cm x 22.31 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Star black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FBAV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features BrightView, Ultra Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP +PSR, Corning Gorilla glass 5 Anti-glare, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FBAV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform Intel vPro Essentials
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FBAV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (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 B5 Flip (B5402FBAV)
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 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FBAV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Hybrid HD/IR camera, HP Sure Shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Four speakers, 2 user-facing multi array microphones and two world-facing microphones Speaker, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FBAV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
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)
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FBAV)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FBAV)
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, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FBAV)
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 Chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FBAV)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (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 2.0a
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FBAV)
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 B5 Flip (B5402FBAV)
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, Cortana support
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP, BNCI -
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - HYI5X
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