Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) vs. HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) and HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

affordable price

average battery life

moderate processor speed

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

sharp, bright display

strong build quality

excellent security features

fast performance

expensive price point

limited port variety

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) and HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) vs. HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.79 cm 31.56 cm x 22.565 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre -
Colour Onyx black | Abyss blue | Platinum -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 162
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR2
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 20 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - 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, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E
Features Single stream (1x1) Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), CNVi
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 51.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 13.75 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, Tile, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad C340) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2 HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), HP Tamper Lock
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, AUS/NZ
SAR Value 0.82 W/kg (body), 0.82 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 14IML 81TK -
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