Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) vs. HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) and HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

strong security features

lightweight design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) and HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) vs. HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.75 cm x 22.44 cm x 1.681 cm 31.56 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.18 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre hybrid -
Colour Villi black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology - HP SureView Reflect
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4266 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers; Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 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 Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO, CNVi, 160 MHz Wi-Fi bandwidth
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller Quectel EM120R-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 51.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 23.6 hours Up to 14 hours
Battery Weight - 229 g
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition 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 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WN) HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Integrated Options - 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 Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards RoHS 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 Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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 - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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