HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) vs. HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) and HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition 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 G6 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

sharp, vibrant display

strong security features

responsive touch screen

fast charging support

higher price point

limited port variety

moderate graphics performance

noisy under load

HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable design

responsive touchscreen

360-degree hinge flexibility

education-focused features

decent battery life

modest processor speed

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

heavier build

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Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) and HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook)
87 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) vs. HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm 30 cm x 20.59 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6"
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 700 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Privacy Technology HP SureView -
Features Direct Bonding technology, privacy filter, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Full HD eDP anti-glare, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 72% NTSC colour gamut HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 605
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera -
Sound Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, 4 discrete amplifiers -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards 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 IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features Miracast -
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.2 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Spill-resistant, gesture function, pick resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic - English
Software Included 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 (1040 G6 Notebook) HP ProBook x360 (11 G3 Education Edition Notebook)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, AES Stylus Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, Pre-boot Authentication, MU-MIMO technology, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP MIL-STD 810G
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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