HP 255 G9 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

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HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

In depth comparison and review of HP 255 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.

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HP 255 G9 Notebook vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 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 255 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 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
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge, narrow-bezel design HD+ standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP 255 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4210U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel QM87
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP 255 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 32 GB 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 255 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 255 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400
Video System Features AMD FreeSync -
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 Realtek ALC3247 IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+
COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 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 - 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 255 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 10.25 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 255 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, 8 A 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT HP 255 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 255 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
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, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP 255 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - 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, Dropbox, McAfee (30 days trial), HP Audio Switch, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP Smart App, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, LastPass password manager (30 days trial), HP Smart Health (free download) 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 255 G9 Notebook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter Power adapter
Cables Included - HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter
Security 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, CU, ICCP 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 5 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% 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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