HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)

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HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15)
HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15)
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 (15) 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 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 (15) and HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
87 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25 cm x 1.94 cm 32.14 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.09 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Aluminium (cover), dark ash silver -
DISPLAY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 700 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Privacy Technology - HP SureView
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features BrightView, Corning Gorilla glass, 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 (15) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX150 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HP TrueVision FHD, IR camera, Windows Hello IR camera
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 (15) 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 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) Miracast
BATTERY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 84 Wh 56.2 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours Up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, stylus, imagepad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad Volume control, spill-resistant, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Interfaces Thunderbolt 3 (supports DisplayPort) (PowerShare)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
USB (on supplied adapter)
USB-C (on supplied adapter)
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 (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) 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 Netflix, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart 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 (15) HP EliteBook x360 (1040 G6 Notebook)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, USB-C to HDMI/USB-C/USB Type A adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, gyro sensor, electromagnetic compass 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 HP Fast Charge, 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
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 ch000na -
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