HP 250 G9 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

In depth comparison and review of HP 250 G9 Notebook 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.

HP 250 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 250 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate connectivity options

expandable memory slots

average display quality

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 250 G9 Notebook and HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
76 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 250 G9 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 250 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 33.8 cm x 23.35 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP 250 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA), narrow-bezel design HD+ standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP 250 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4210U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel QM87
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP 250 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP 250 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 250 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec - IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+
COMMUNICATIONS HP 250 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852BE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 - PCI Express Half Mini Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH Intel I218-LM
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 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 SNMP 2 ASF 2.0
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY HP 250 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 250 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP 250 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ForcePad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, PTP certified touchpad Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 250 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
VGA (on supplied cable)
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP 250 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro) + Windows 8.1 Pro Licence
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Audio Switch, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP Smart App, myHP, LastPass password manager (30 days trial), HP Smart Health (free download), McAfee Security (30 days trial) 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 HP 250 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Cables Included - HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 HP Fast Charge HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP DisplaySafe, HP SureStart, Full Volume Encryption, 1 USB 3.0 charging port
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, EAC, low halogen, CU, ICCP, RED ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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