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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare LOQ 15 vs Elitebook 1040⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LOQ 15 and Elitebook 1040 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Lenovo LOQ 15⁩

⁦LOQ 15⁩

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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 ⁦LOQ 15⁩ ⁦Elitebook 1040⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Lenovo HP
Product Family LOQ EliteBook
Model ⁦LOQ 15IRX9⁩ ⁦Elitebook 1040⁩
Model Number ⁦15IRX9⁩
Part Number / SKU ⁦83DV00FYUS⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Gaming Premium / Ultraportable
Color Luna Grey
Operating System ⁦Windows 11 Home⁩ ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core i5⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7⁩
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core i5-13450HX⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦13th Gen⁩ ⁦7th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦7 nm⁩ ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦10 cores⁩ ⁦2 cores⁩
Performance Cores ⁦6 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦4 cores⁩ ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦16 threads⁩ ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.4 GHz⁩ ⁦2.7 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦4.6 GHz⁩ ⁦3.5 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦20 MB⁩ ⁦4 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦55 W⁩ ⁦15 W⁩
Maximum Processor Power ⁦157 W⁩
Graphics
Graphics Type Discrete Integrated
GPU Manufacturer NVIDIA Intel
GPU Model ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU⁩ ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩
GPU Architecture Ada Lovelace
VRAM Capacity ⁦6 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type ⁦GDDR6⁩ Shared system memory
GPU TGP ⁦105 W⁩
GPU Boost Clock ⁦2370 MHz⁩
MUX Switch Yes
Advanced Optimus Yes
Maximum External Displays ⁦2 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦4K @ 60Hz⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦12 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR5⁩
Memory Speed ⁦4800 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦1 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes
Memory Channels Dual-channel
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦512 GB⁩ ⁦256 GB⁩
Storage Interface PCIe NVMe
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 4.0⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2 2242⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦2 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦2 slots⁩
Display
Display Size ⁦15.6 inch⁩ ⁦14 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩ ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class FHD FHD
Display Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS IPS
Refresh Rate ⁦144 Hz⁩
Variable Refresh Rate Yes
Display Brightness ⁦300 nits⁩
sRGB Color Gamut 100 %
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology NVIDIA G-SYNC
Viewing Angle ⁦85° / 85° / 85° / 85° degree⁩
Screen-to-Body Ratio 88 %
Low Blue Light Certification TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (software)
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦720p HD⁩
Camera Privacy Shutter Yes
Camera Features Fixed focus; electronic privacy shutter
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 x speakers⁩
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology Nahimic
Microphone Configuration Dual microphone
Audio Jack Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦6-row multimedia keyboard with numeric keypad⁩
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones
Numeric Keypad Yes
Key Travel ⁦1.5 mm⁩
Touchpad Type Precision TouchPad
Touchpad Dimensions ⁦120 x 75 mm⁩
Touchpad Material Mylar
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 6⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦IEEE 802.11ax⁩
Wi-Fi Bands ⁦2.4 GHz, 5 GHz⁩
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦2x2⁩
Bluetooth Version ⁦5.1 or above⁩
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 Gbps⁩
WWAN No
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, 140W Power Delivery⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version 2.1
DisplayPort Output ⁦DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C⁩
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 storage slots⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦60 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦4 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-ion
Battery Life ⁦5.6 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method ⁦Local 1080p video playback at 150 nits⁩
Fast Charging Yes
Fast Charge Level 80 %
Fast Charge Time ⁦30 min⁩
Power Adapter ⁦170 W⁩
Power Connector DC-in
USB-C Charging Yes
Maximum USB-C Charging Power ⁦140 W⁩
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦359.86 mm⁩
Depth ⁦258.7 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦23.9 mm⁩
Weight ⁦2.38 kg⁩ ⁦1.36 kg⁩
Chassis Material PC-ABS
Lid Material PC-ABS
Base Material PC-ABS
MIL-STD Testing ⁦MIL-STD-810H⁩
Security & Manageability
TPM ⁦Firmware TPM 2.0⁩
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes
Drive Password Support Yes
Smart Card Support No
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing Self-healing BIOS
Certifications & Sustainability
RoHS Compliance Yes
Environment & Warranty
Operating Temperature ⁦5–35 °C⁩
Operating Humidity ⁦8–95 % RH⁩
Storage Temperature ⁦5–43 °C⁩
Warranty ⁦1 years⁩
Warranty Type Courier or Carry-in

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose LOQ 15 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i5-13450HX⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦12 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 ⁦Intel Core i5-13450HX⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩ (vs ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦12 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦512 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between LOQ 15 and Elitebook 1040 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩) and Form Factor (Clamshell). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between LOQ 15 and Elitebook 1040?

LOQ 15 and Elitebook 1040 share specifications such as Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩), Processor Manufacturer (Intel).

The main differences: Processor Model (LOQ 15: ⁦Intel Core i5-13450HX⁩, Elitebook 1040: ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩); GPU Model (LOQ 15: ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU⁩, Elitebook 1040: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩); Installed Memory (LOQ 15: ⁦12 GB⁩, Elitebook 1040: ⁦8 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (LOQ 15: ⁦512 GB⁩, Elitebook 1040: ⁦256 GB⁩).

LOQ 15 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.