HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 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 Spectre x360 Laptop (14) and HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 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 Spectre x360 Laptop (14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

360-degree flexible hinge

strong build quality

impressive battery life

pen-enabled touchscreen

higher price point

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

no dedicated graphics

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) and HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
87 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.83 cm x 22.01 cm x 1.69 cm 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Sandblasted anodised finish, nightfall black aluminium, copper luxe accents -
DISPLAY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 700 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Privacy Technology - HP SureView
Features BrightView, anti-reflective, edge-to-edge glass, Corning Gorilla glass NBT, Micro Edge Direct Bonding technology, privacy filter, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Full HD eDP anti-glare, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3733 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3733 MHz 2666 MHz
STORAGE HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 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 Spectre x360 Laptop (14) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD, IR camera IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, 3 multi-array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost Bang & Olufsen Audio, 4 discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class - 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
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Miracast
BATTERY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 56.2 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours Up to 16 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 21.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, digital pen, imagepad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Gesture function, precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad Volume control, spill-resistant, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Sleep & Charge)
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days subscription), HP 3D DriveGuard, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial) 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 Spectre x360 Laptop (14) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Included Accessories Sleeve, HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter, HP Rechargeable MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor, colour temperature sensor, IR thermal sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features TPM support 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
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Model Number ea0519na -
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