Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) vs. HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) and HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook). 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.

Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

vibrant 4k display

innovative garaged stylus

strong performance

good battery life

pricey for base model

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

heavier than competitors

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 Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) and HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) vs. HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.03 cm x 21.56 cm x 1.57 cm 31.56 cm x 22.565 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Iron grey | Mica -
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) 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 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR2
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 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 Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3733 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3733 MHz 4800 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution 1 Megapixel 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) 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 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 Dual stream (2x2) Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), CNVi
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 51.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17.8 hours Up to 13.75 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) 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 Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
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
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - 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 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 Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), HP Tamper Lock
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password 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
SAR Value 1.23 W/kg (body), 1.23 W/kg (limb) -
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 - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 14IIL 81Q9 -
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