HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)

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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 Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730). 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

Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

decent battery life

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no optical drive

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) and Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.93 cm x 20.26 cm x 1.66 cm 30.68 cm x 21.63 cm x 1.41 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour - Platinum | Iron grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - 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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
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, One Glass Solution, scratch-resistant
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 2400 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
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
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Hybrid HD/IR camera, HP Sure Shutter -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Four speakers, 2 user-facing multi array microphones and two world-facing microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11870
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio JBL
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 Card
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 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
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 G8 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Type Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Name HP Quiet Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included HEVC CODEC -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch G3 USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Cables Included - USB-C to HDMI adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor
Security 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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop -
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 Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP, BNCI RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 - 13IWL 81JR
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