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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare ThinkPad L460 vs Elitebook 1040⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ThinkPad L460 and Elitebook 1040 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Lenovo ThinkPad L460⁩

⁦ThinkPad L460⁩

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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 ⁦ThinkPad L460⁩ ⁦Elitebook 1040⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Lenovo HP
Product Family ThinkPad EliteBook
Model ⁦ThinkPad L460⁩ ⁦Elitebook 1040⁩
Model Number ⁦ThinkPad L460⁩
Launch Year ⁦2016 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Mainstream Premium / Ultraportable
Operating System ⁦Windows 10⁩ ⁦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 6200U 2.3GHz⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦6th Gen⁩ ⁦7th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩ ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦2 cores⁩ ⁦2 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩ ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦4 threads⁩ ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.3 GHz⁩ ⁦2.7 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦2.8 GHz⁩ ⁦3.5 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦3 MB⁩ ⁦4 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦15 W⁩ ⁦15 W⁩
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Integrated
GPU Manufacturer Intel Intel
GPU Model ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩ ⁦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 ⁦3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz via Mini DisplayPort⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦8 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR3L⁩
Memory Speed ⁦1600 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes
Memory Channels Dual
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦256 GB⁩ ⁦256 GB⁩
Storage Interface SATA
Storage Form Factor ⁦2.5-inch⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦0 slots⁩
2.5-inch Drive Bay Yes
RAID Support
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader Formats MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Display Size ⁦14 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
Display Brightness ⁦250 nits⁩
Contrast Ratio 700:1
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology
Viewing Angle ⁦170 degree⁩
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦720p⁩
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 speakers⁩
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Microphone Configuration Dual-array microphone
Audio Jack Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type Spill-resistant
Keyboard RGB Zones
Touchpad Type ThinkPad Mylar touchpad
Touchpad Material Mylar
Pointing Stick Yes
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Dual-band
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦2x2⁩
Bluetooth Version 4.1
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 GbE⁩
WWAN Optional
SIM Slot Micro-SIM
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦3x USB 3.0⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
DisplayPort Output Mini DisplayPort
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦1 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 Optional
Security Lock Slot Yes
Dedicated Docking Connector Yes
Internal PCIe Slots
Battery & Power
Battery Chemistry Li-ion
Removable Battery Yes
Power Adapter ⁦65 W⁩
Power Connector Proprietary slim-tip
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦339 mm⁩
Depth ⁦235 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦24.3 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.9 kg⁩ ⁦1.36 kg⁩
Chassis Material PC/ABS
Lid Material PC/ABS
Base Material PC/ABS
MIL-STD Testing ⁦MIL-STD-810G tested⁩
Security & Manageability
TPM ⁦TPM 1.2 / Firmware TPM 2.0⁩
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes
Drive Password Support Yes
Enterprise Manageability
Smart Card Support Optional
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT Gold
RoHS Compliance Yes

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose ThinkPad L460 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i5 6200U 2.3GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩)

Choose Elitebook 1040 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i5 6200U 2.3GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩)

Overall, choosing between ThinkPad L460 and Elitebook 1040 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Installed Memory (⁦8 GB⁩) and Storage Capacity (⁦256 GB⁩). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between ThinkPad L460 and Elitebook 1040?

ThinkPad L460 and Elitebook 1040 share specifications such as Installed Memory (⁦8 GB⁩), Storage Capacity (⁦256 GB⁩), Display Size (⁦14 inch⁩), Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (ThinkPad L460: ⁦Intel Core i5 6200U 2.3GHz⁩, Elitebook 1040: ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩); GPU Model (ThinkPad L460: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩, Elitebook 1040: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩).

ThinkPad L460 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.