Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

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Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Lenovo ThinkPad X230
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

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Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 20.65 cm x 2.66 cm 33.8 cm x 23.35 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy Aluminum
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Premium HD+ standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4210U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express Intel QM87
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera - Yes - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 - PCI Express Half Mini Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM Intel I218-LM
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az
Remote Management Protocol - ASF 2.0
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ForcePad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
VGA (on supplied cable)
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro) + Windows 8.1 Pro Licence
Software Included - Microsoft Security Essentials, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Manager, HP ePrint, HP Client Security, HP PageLift, HP Trust Circles Standard, HP Wireless Hotspot, Lync Optimized
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included - HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter
Integrated Options ThinkLight -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP DisplaySafe, HP SureStart, Full Volume Encryption, 1 USB 3.0 charging port
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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