Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) vs. HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) and HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

decent battery life

solid AMD performance

competitive price point

dim display brightness

average build quality

noisy under load

limited port selection

HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

sharp, bright display

strong build quality

excellent security features

fast performance

expensive price point

limited port variety

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) and HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) vs. HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 25.39 cm x 1.87 cm 31.56 cm x 22.565 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) -
Colour Storm grey | Cloud grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 162
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Glass Film Film (GFF), Low Blue Light technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR2
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4266 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 4800 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E
Features Dual stream (2x2) Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), CNVi
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 51.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 13.75 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, Tile, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16ALC7 (82RA) HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook)
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, hall sensor Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), HP Tamper Lock
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
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant, pen upgradable, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA) BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, AUS/NZ
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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