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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare MacBook Pro 14 vs Elitebook 1040⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MacBook Pro 14 and Elitebook 1040 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Apple MacBook Pro 14⁩

⁦MacBook Pro 14⁩

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Reference model ⁦HP Elitebook 1040⁩

⁦Elitebook 1040⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦MacBook Pro 14⁩ ⁦Elitebook 1040⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Apple HP
Product Family MacBook EliteBook
Model ⁦MacBook Pro 14⁩ ⁦Elitebook 1040⁩
Launch Year ⁦2024 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Professional Premium / Ultraportable
Operating System macOS ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Apple Intel
Processor Family ⁦Apple M4 Pro⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7⁩
Processor Model ⁦M4 Pro⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦Apple M4 family⁩ ⁦7th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦ARM64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦3 nm⁩ ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦2 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.7 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.5 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦4 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦15 W⁩
AI / NPU
NPU Yes
NPU Model Apple Neural Engine
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Integrated
GPU Manufacturer Apple Intel
GPU Model ⁦Apple M4 Pro GPU⁩ ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory Shared system memory
Maximum External Displays ⁦2 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 240Hz⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦24 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦48 GB⁩
Memory Type Unified Memory
Memory Form Factor On-package
Memory Slots ⁦0 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦0 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable No
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦512 GB⁩ ⁦256 GB⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader Formats SDXC
Card Reader Standard SDXC
Display
Display Size ⁦14.2 inch⁩ ⁦14 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦3024 x 1964⁩ ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class ⁦3K⁩ FHD
Display Technology Mini-LED IPS LCD
Panel Type Liquid Retina XDR IPS
Refresh Rate ⁦120 Hz⁩
Variable Refresh Rate Yes
VRR Range ⁦ProMotion up to 120 Hz; fixed 47.95–60 Hz Hz⁩
Display Brightness ⁦1000 nits⁩
Peak HDR Brightness ⁦1600 nits⁩
DCI-P3 Color Gamut 100 %
Color Depth ⁦10-bit⁩
Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
Aspect Ratio 16:9
HDR Support Yes
Dolby Vision Yes
Adaptive Sync Technology ProMotion
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦12MP⁩
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Fingerprint Reader Location Keyboard (Touch ID)
Camera Features Center Stage; Desk View; computational video
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦6-speaker system⁩
Audio Technology Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos
Microphone Configuration ⁦3-mic studio-quality array⁩
Audio Jack Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type Backlit Magic Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones
Touchpad Type Force Touch
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 6E⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ax⁩
Wi-Fi Bands ⁦2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz⁩
Bluetooth Version 5.3
WWAN No
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
USB4 Speed ⁦120 Gbps⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Version ⁦Thunderbolt 5⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
DisplayPort Output DisplayPort over USB-C
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦1 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦72.4 Wh⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-polymer
Battery Life ⁦22 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method Apple video streaming test
Fast Charging Yes
Fast Charge Level 50 %
Fast Charge Time ⁦30 min⁩
Power Connector ⁦MagSafe 3⁩
USB-C Charging Yes
Maximum USB-C Charging Power ⁦96 W⁩
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦312.6 mm⁩
Depth ⁦221.2 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦15.5 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.6 kg⁩ ⁦1.36 kg⁩
Chassis Material Aluminum
Lid Material Aluminum
Base Material Aluminum
Security & Manageability
Secure Boot Yes
Sensors
Ambient Light Sensor Yes
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR
EPEAT EPEAT Gold (US and Canada)
RoHS Compliance Yes
Recycled Materials ⁦>35% recycled content; 100% recycled aluminum enclosure⁩
Product Carbon Footprint ⁦218 kg CO2e⁩
Environment & Warranty
Operating Temperature ⁦10-35 °C⁩
Operating Humidity ⁦0-90 % RH⁩
Storage Temperature ⁦-25-45 °C⁩
Warranty ⁦1 years⁩
Warranty Type Apple One-Year Limited Warranty

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose MacBook Pro 14 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦M4 Pro⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Apple M4 Pro GPU⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦24 GB⁩ (vs ⁦8 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦512 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)

Choose Elitebook 1040 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩ (vs ⁦M4 Pro⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩ (vs ⁦Apple M4 Pro GPU⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦24 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦512 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between MacBook Pro 14 and Elitebook 1040 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Form Factor (Clamshell) and Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between MacBook Pro 14 and Elitebook 1040?

MacBook Pro 14 and Elitebook 1040 share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩), Graphics Type (Integrated), VRAM Capacity (⁦0 GB⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (MacBook Pro 14: ⁦M4 Pro⁩, Elitebook 1040: ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩); GPU Model (MacBook Pro 14: ⁦Apple M4 Pro GPU⁩, Elitebook 1040: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩); Installed Memory (MacBook Pro 14: ⁦24 GB⁩, Elitebook 1040: ⁦8 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (MacBook Pro 14: ⁦512 GB⁩, Elitebook 1040: ⁦256 GB⁩).

MacBook Pro 14 may suit users who need its differing values, while Elitebook 1040 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.