Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) vs. HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) and HP EliteBook 1040 G10 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 ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

sharp display resolution

fast SSD storage

good battery life

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

sharp full-hd display

powerful intel processor

excellent keyboard feel

impressive security features

higher price range

limited port variety

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) and HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
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85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
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85 % - Performance
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) vs. HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 20.9 cm x 1.29 cm 31.56 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.18 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom), glass (display cover) -
Colour Dual tone storm grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology - HP SureView Reflect
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Dolby Vision, Smart sense panel Low Blue Light technology, 8-bit Colour Depth, HP Eye Ease, integrated privacy screen, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers, Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers; Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features Dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO, CNVi, 160 MHz Wi-Fi bandwidth
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 51.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.4 hours Up to 14 hours
Battery Weight - 229 g
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 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 ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, smart sense keyboard backlight Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
VGA (on supplied adapter)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.0 (on supplied adapter)
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 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - 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 Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, HP Services Scan
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter
Bundled with ThinkBook USB-C Micro Hub HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards RoHS, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, SRRC, NCC, low halogen, UL 62368-1, TEC, KES, Low Blue Light certified (LBL), Ukraine NSoC, EAEU Compliance, Saudi Arabian Compliance
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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