HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) vs. Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) and Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

affordable price point

average battery life

modest processor speed

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) and Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) vs. Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.565 cm x 1.92 cm 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.67 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, glass-fibre
Colour - Mineral grey
DISPLAY HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 162 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR2 Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Glass Film Film (GFF)
PROCESSOR HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz -
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 610
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 Card
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 Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.75 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A 65 Watt
INPUT HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad, DuraKeys Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Interfaces 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
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - 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 Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), HP Tamper Lock Accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards 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 RoHS
SAR Value - 1.39 W/kg (body), 1.39 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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