HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) and HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 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 (1030 G4 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

sharp, bright display

solid build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

higher price point

limited port variety

moderate storage options

no dedicated GPU

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Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) and HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm 30.58 cm x 20.5 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.27 kg
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 700 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView HP SureView Gen3
Features Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Full HD eDP anti-glare, Corning Gorilla glass 5 Ultra Slim Design, Direct Bonding technology, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes 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
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera IR camera, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio, 4 discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation 4G 4G
Technology LTE Advanced DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced
Controller Intel XMM 7360 Intel XMM 7360 - M.2 Card
Max Transfer Rate - 450 Mbps
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.2 Wh 56.2 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 15 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, gesture function Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G5 Notebook) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G4 Notebook)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop
Features Power-on password, HP DuraKeys, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Wireless Wakeup, BIOS Update via Network Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Sure Click, HP BIOSphere Gen 5, HP Client Security Gen 5, HP Sure Start Gen 5, HP Sure Run Gen 2, HP Sure Recover Gen 2, HP Secure Erase
Navigation Receiver - GPS/GLONASS
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years - on-site
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