Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) vs. HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) 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 ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged durability

360-degree hinge flexibility

enhanced security features

responsive touchscreen

solid state drive speed

moderate battery life

limited storage capacity

average display quality

heavier design

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 ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) and HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) vs. HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.3 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.99 cm 31.56 cm x 22.565 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.41 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR2
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core m3 (8th Gen) 8100Y / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 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 ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1866 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 4800 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9260 - 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 - Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), CNVi
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 51.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.69 hours Up to 13.75 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) 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 ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
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 Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Academic Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - 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 ThinkPad 11e Yoga Gen 6 (20SE) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options G-sensor Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested, pass through MAC address BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards RoHS 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
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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