HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6)
Both are good choices with different strengths. The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 has more memory, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga has more storage.
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Key differences
- Memory HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 wins
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 has 32 GB of memory against 16 GB, so it has more room for big projects and heavy multitasking.
- Storage Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 if…
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 32 GB of memory gives it more room.
- You multitask a lot: its Intel Core i7-1185G7 stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
- You'll carry it around: it weighs just 1.32 kg.
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga if…
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You multitask a lot: its Intel Core i7-1185G7 stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
- You'll carry it around: it weighs just 1.399 kg.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsOn the specs both makers publish, these two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 has more memory, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga has more storage.
| Spec | HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Core i7-1185G7 |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X-4266 | LPDDR4X-4266 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe NVMe x4 M.2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | No |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Colour range | — | 100% sRGB |
| HDR | — | None |
| Finish | Matte | Anti-reflective |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | — | Lenovo Integrated Pen (4096 pressure levels) |
Battery and size
Both are much the same on battery and weight.
Neither will be noticeably easier to carry or last noticeably longer away from a plug.
| Spec | HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 23.9 hours |
| Battery capacity | 54 Wh | 57 Wh |
| Charger | — | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 50% in 30 minutes | 80% in 1 hour (Rapid Charge) |
| Weight | 1.32 kg | 1.399 kg |
| Dimensions | 319.3 x 202.6 x 16.6 mm | 314.4 x 223 x 14.99 mm |
| Materials | 75% recycled aluminium display cover; 90% recycled magnesium bottom cover | Aluminium lid and base |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Black | Storm Grey |
| Colours available | — | Storm Grey |
Ports and wireless
Both have much the same ports and wireless.
You can plug in the same things on either.
| Spec | HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Type-C (40 Gbps, USB Power Delivery charging, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5 Gbps (1 with sleep-and-charge), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo | 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On), 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (USB PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4a), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm audio |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40 Gbps) | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps |
| External displays (max) | — | 3 |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Mobile data | — | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | electronic privacy shutter (HP Sure Shutter) | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | backlit HP Quiet Keyboard, programmable key | spill-resistant, Unified Communications controls, LED backlight |
| Login | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | glass ClickPad with Microsoft Precision Touchpad support | glass Precision touchpad with TrackPoint |
| Speakers | 4 speakers, 4 discrete amplifiers, HP Audio Boost, Bang & Olufsen | 2x 2W woofers + 2x 0.8W tweeters, Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | 4-microphone array (2 world-facing) | quad-array, 360-degree far-field, Dolby Voice |
| Pen | Supported (sold separately) | Included |
| Security | TPM 2.0, HP Sure Start Gen6, HP Tamper Lock, Nano lock slot, fingerprint reader | Discrete TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader, Kensington Nano lock |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model number | x360 1040 G8 i7 | — |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |