HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) and HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook). 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.

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

vivid display colors

responsive touchscreen

strong security features

compact and portable

high price point

limited port variety

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

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Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) and HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.38 cm x 1.39 cm 31.93 cm x 20.26 cm x 1.66 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 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 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 700 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Privacy Technology HP SureView HP SureView Reflect
Features Ultra Slim Design, Direct Bonding technology, privacy filter, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, Corning Gorilla glass 4 BrightView, Ultra Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP +PSR, Corning Gorilla glass 5
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
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, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1866 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 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 G8 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Hybrid HD/IR camera, HP Sure Shutter
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, 2 user-facing multi array microphones and two world-facing microphones
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO, CNVi
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 49.28 Wh 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 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 G8 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Quiet Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features ClickPad with gesture support, glass with chemical etched surface Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 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 HEVC CODEC
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G8 Notebook)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch G3
Integrated Options Hood sensor Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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), padlock loop
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 Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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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