Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) and HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 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 X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard

impressive OLED display

reliable performance

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

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 ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) and HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.74 cm 31.56 cm x 22.565 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.42 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 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 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, narrow edge Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR2
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7600U / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX11771 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card 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, 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 X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 51.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours Up to 13.75 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Wave Keyboard Spill-resistant, precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
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, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) 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 X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), HP Tamper Lock
Security - 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested 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
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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