Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook and Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.52 cm x 22.431 cm x 1.931 cm | 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 1.57 kg |
| Case Material | - | Aluminum |
| Colour | Natural silver | - |
| DISPLAY | HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14" - IPS | 13.3" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | WLED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 60 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | - |
| Image Brightness | 400 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | - |
| Features | Low Blue Light Mode, Low Power, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP | - |
| PROCESSOR | HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz | Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 10-core | Dual-Core |
| Cache | L3 - 12 MB | L3 - 3 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
| MEMORY | HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC | DDR3L SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 4800 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | - |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 128 GB SSD |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Graphics |
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| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | 5 Megapixel | - |
| Camera Features | Privacy shutter, IR camera, HP Auto Frame | - |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3315 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | - |
| Audio Features | Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) | - |
| Bluetooth Class | Class 2 | - |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E | - |
| Features | Miracast, dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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| Technology | 3-cell lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 51 Wh | 71.8 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 13.75 hours | Up to 9 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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| Input | AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A | 60 Watt |
| INPUT | HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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| Type | Keyboard, ClickPad | Keyboard, trackpad |
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| Keyboard Name | HP Premium | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys | Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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| 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 |
2 x USB 3.0 2 x Thunderbolt 2 HDMI Headphone output |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SDXC Card) |
| SOFTWARE | HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro - English | Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 |
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| 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 Image Assistant, HP MAC Address Manager, 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 Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, Tile, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5 | Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers |
| MISCELLANEOUS | HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display |
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| Included Accessories | HP 65W Smart USB-C AC Adapter | Power adapter |
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| Integrated Options | Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor | - |
| Security | 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 | Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network | - |
| 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 | - |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | Yes |
| EPEAT Compliant | - | EPEAT Gold |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | 35 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 10 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) | 0 - 90% (non-condensing) |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - battery - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days |
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