HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.38 cm x 1.39 cm 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 176 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 700 cd/m² 700 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView HP SureView
Features Ultra Slim Design, Direct Bonding technology, privacy filter, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, Corning Gorilla glass 4 Direct Bonding technology, privacy filter, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Full HD eDP anti-glare, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1866 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2666 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio, 4 discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11ax
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Miracast
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 49.28 Wh 56.2 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 10 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features ClickPad with gesture support, glass with chemical etched surface Volume control, spill-resistant, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, Password Manager, Windows Defender, HP Velocity, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP Credential Manager, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP JumpStart, HP Sure Connect, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Client Security Suite Gen3, HP BIOSphere Gen3, HP JetAdvantage, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Workwise (free download), HP Management Integration Kit for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (free download), HP Sure Click HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen3, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Suite Gen5, HP Cloud Recovery
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Hood sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, HP DuraKeys, Setup Password, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, adjustable angle (5 positions), HP Fast Charge, MIL-STD-810G tested, HP Sure Start Gen 3 Power-on password, HP DuraKeys, Setup Password, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, MU-MIMO technology, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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