HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

sharp full-hd display

powerful intel processor

excellent keyboard feel

impressive security features

higher price range

limited port variety

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

compact and portable

average display brightness

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.18 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.723 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour - Thunder black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features Low Blue Light technology, 8-bit Colour Depth, HP Eye Ease, integrated privacy screen, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 5600 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers; Input: AI noise reduction Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO, CNVi, 160 MHz Wi-Fi bandwidth Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
Battery Weight 229 g -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
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 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro - 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 Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, HP Services Scan -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year) -
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC enabled Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, SRRC, NCC, low halogen, UL 62368-1, TEC, KES, Low Blue Light certified (LBL), Ukraine NSoC, EAEU Compliance, Saudi Arabian Compliance RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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