Lenovo ThinkPad T430s vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

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Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T430s and HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1. 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.

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T430s and HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1

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Lenovo ThinkPad T430s vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430s HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.6 cm 33.8 cm x 23.35 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T430s HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Anti-glare HD+ standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T430s HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
CPU Intel Core i7 (3rd Gen) 3520M / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4210U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express Intel QM87
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T430s HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T430s HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T430s HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Video Memory 1 GB -
Camera Yes Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features Face tracking -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 IDT 92HD91
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430s HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 - PCI Express Mini Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 - PCI Express Half Mini Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM Intel I218-LM
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az
Remote Management Protocol - ASF 2.0
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
WWAN
Generation 3G -
Technology GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ -
Controller Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Half Mini Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T430s HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 43.2 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.6 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T430s HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T430s HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ForcePad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430s HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Slim -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
VGA (on supplied cable)
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T430s HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8.1 Pro) + Windows 8.1 Pro Licence
Software Included - Microsoft Security Essentials, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Manager, HP ePrint, HP Client Security, HP PageLift, HP Trust Circles Standard, HP Wireless Hotspot, Lync Optimized
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T430s HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included - HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter
Integrated Options ThinkLight -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT) HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP DisplaySafe, HP SureStart, Full Volume Encryption, 1 USB 3.0 charging port
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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