Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP 1040 G5 + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" in Value Topload Case vs HP 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse

145specifications compared
33differ
112identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- 1040 G5 + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" in Value Topload Case:Hybrid (2-in-1)
- 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:Laptop
Form factor
- 1040 G5 + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" in Value Topload Case:Convertible (Folder)
- 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:Clamshell
Touchscreen
- 1040 G5 + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" in Value Topload Case:Yes
- 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:No
Processor family
- 1040 G5 + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" in Value Topload Case:Intel® Core™ i7
- 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- 1040 G5 + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" in Value Topload Case:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- 1040 G5 + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" in Value Topload Case:i7-8650U
- 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:i5-8350U
Processor boost frequency
- 1040 G5 + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" in Value Topload Case:4.2 GHz
- 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- 1040 G5 + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" in Value Topload Case:1.9 GHz
- 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse:1.7 GHz

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Comparison of 1040 G5 + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" in Value Topload Case, 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse
170 specifications	A HP 1040 G5 + USB-C Dock G4 + 15.6" in Value Topload Case View product	B HP 840 G5 + Samsung T5 250GB External Portable SSD + 15.6" Classic Briefcase & Mouse View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Market positioning	Business	Business
Country of origin	China	China
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display glass typeKnown for one	Gorilla Glass	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	700 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-8650U	i5-8350U
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4.2 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Kaby Lake R	Kaby Lake R
Bus type	OPI	OPI
Stepping	Y0	Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	1.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-down	10 W	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	2400 MHz	2400 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	512 GB	256 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	512 GB	256 GB
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interfaceDiffers	NVMe, PCI Express	NVMe 3.0, PCI Express
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	No	No
SSD form factorKnown for one	M.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card ID	0x5917	0x5917
Audio1 differ
Audio system	Bang & Olufsen	Bang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of microphonesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Camera2 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
Front camera signal formatDiffers	1080p	720p
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna type	2x2	2x2
WLAN controller model	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.2	4.2
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SIM card supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4	1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Clickpad	Clickpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Spill-resistant keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	124968	124969
Processor codeDiffers	SR3L8	SR3L9
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	56 Wh	50 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Type-C charging portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Power on	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.35 kg	1.48 kg
WidthDiffers	321.4 mm	326 mm
DepthDiffers	215 mm	234 mm
HeightDiffers	16.9 mm	17.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes

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