HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

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HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM). 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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Difference between HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

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HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.35 cm x 1.59 cm 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.47 kg
Case Material Aluminum Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 12.5"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features HD+ standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4210U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Face tracking
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec IDT 92HD91 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 - PCI Express Half Mini Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM Intel I218-V
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards 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 ASF 2.0 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
WWAN
Generation - WWAN
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Type Keyboard, ForcePad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Interfaces DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
VGA (on supplied cable)
LAN (on supplied cable)
2 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro) + Windows 8.1 Pro Licence Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - French
Software Included 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 EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP DisplaySafe, HP SureStart, Full Volume Encryption, 1 USB 3.0 charging port Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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