HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

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HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. 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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HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.35 cm x 1.59 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.265 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Platinum Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Features HD+ standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare PixelSense
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4210U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec IDT 92HD91 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 - PCI Express Half Mini Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
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 Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
Remote Management Protocol ASF 2.0 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 47.4 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 17 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Type Keyboard, ForcePad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Interfaces DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
VGA (on supplied cable)
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro) + Windows 8.1 Pro Licence Windows 10 Pro
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 Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter -
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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 -
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT -
Repairability Index - 4.1 (out of 10)
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 - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 1 year
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