HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Flex

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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 Samsung Galaxy Book Flex. 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

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book Flex based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative qled display

flexible 2-in-1 design

built-in s pen

impressive battery life

strong build quality

premium price tag

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) and Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.93 cm x 20.26 cm x 1.66 cm 35.5 cm x 22.72 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.52 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour - Royal blue
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² -
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features BrightView, Ultra Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP +PSR, Corning Gorilla glass 5 Outdoor viewable, slim bezel design, Quantum Dot Technology
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 1065G7 / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 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 Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 512 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
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 AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - SoundAlive
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
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) Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 69.7 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
Input 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) Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
Type Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad, S Pen
Keyboard Name HP Quiet Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
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
2 x Thunderbolt 3
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, UFS Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included HEVC CODEC Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (60 days trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, teamPL, Samsung Link Sharing, Live Message, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch G3 USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 Stain-proof, scratch-resistant, Samsung DeX, Wireless PowerShare
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP, BNCI IEC 61960
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 -
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