HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook
HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook and HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1. 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 ProBook 450 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

impressive battery life

comfortable keyboard design

strong processor performance

good security features

average display brightness

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook and HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm 33.8 cm x 23.35 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Natural silver Platinum
DISPLAY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare, narrow bezel bent HD+ standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4210U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel QM87
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features IR camera, privacy camera -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec - IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 - PCI Express Half Mini Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH Intel I218-LM
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 ASF 2.0
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, ForcePad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
VGA (on supplied cable)
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro) + Windows 8.1 Pro Licence
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Microsoft 365 (Trial), HP Secure Erase, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Tile, HP Smart Support Microsoft Security Essentials, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Manager, HP ePrint, HP Client Security, HP PageLift, HP Trust Circles Standard, HP Wireless Hotspot, Lync Optimized
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 450 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter
Cables Included - HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter
Integrated Options Tile module -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP DisplaySafe, HP SureStart, Full Volume Encryption, 1 USB 3.0 charging port
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, EAC, CIT, UL 1642, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, RED, BNCI ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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