HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)

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Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX). 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 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb build quality

excellent display resolution

powerful processor performance

impressive battery life

advanced security features

higher price point

limited port variety

no dedicated GPU

modest storage capacity

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality display resolution

ample storage capacity

advanced cooling system

high price point

heavier than average

short battery life

limited port selection

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Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.52 cm x 22.431 cm x 1.931 cm 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.16 kg 2.5 kg
Colour Natural silver -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
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 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 75.35% Adobe RGB, 100% DCI-P3
Features Low Blue Light Mode, Low Power, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, HP Auto Frame IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two woofers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.75 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)
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 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys Chiclet keyboard, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
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 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G9 Notebook ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)
Included Accessories HP 65W Smart USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card
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 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
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 -
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
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Model Number - LO010W
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