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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare ThinkPad P70 vs Elitebook 1040⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ThinkPad P70 and Elitebook 1040 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Lenovo ThinkPad P70⁩

⁦ThinkPad P70⁩

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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 P70⁩ ⁦Elitebook 1040⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Lenovo HP
Product Family ThinkPad EliteBook
Model ⁦ThinkPad P70⁩ ⁦Elitebook 1040⁩
Model Number ⁦ThinkPad P70⁩
Launch Year ⁦2016 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Mainstream Premium / Ultraportable
Operating System ⁦Windows 7⁩ ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core i7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7⁩
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz⁩ ⁦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 ⁦4 cores⁩ ⁦2 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩ ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦8 threads⁩ ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.7 GHz⁩ ⁦2.7 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.6 GHz⁩ ⁦3.5 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦8 MB⁩ ⁦4 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦45 W⁩ ⁦15 W⁩
Graphics
Graphics Type Discrete Integrated
GPU Manufacturer NVIDIA Intel
GPU Model ⁦Nvidia Quadro 3000M⁩ ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩
VRAM Capacity ⁦4 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory
Maximum External Displays ⁦4 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz via Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt; 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz via HDMI⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦64 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2133 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦4 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes
Memory Channels Dual
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦512 GB⁩ ⁦256 GB⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦4 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦2 slots⁩
2.5-inch Drive Bay Yes
RAID Support ⁦RAID 0/1⁩
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader Formats MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card Reader Standard UHS-II
Display
Display Size ⁦17.3 inch⁩ ⁦14 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦3840 x 2160⁩ ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class ⁦4K⁩ FHD
Display Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS IPS
Display Brightness ⁦300 nits⁩
Contrast Ratio 800:1
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology
Viewing Angle ⁦170° x 170° degree⁩
Camera & Biometrics
Fingerprint Reader Location Keyboard bezel
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 6-row keyboard⁩
Keyboard RGB Zones
Numeric Keypad Yes
Touchpad Type ⁦3-button multi-touch touchpad⁩
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
Wi-Fi Module ⁦Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260⁩
Bluetooth Version 4.1
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 GbE⁩
WWAN Optional
Cellular Standard ⁦4G LTE-Advanced⁩
SIM Slot Micro-SIM
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦4 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦4x USB 3.0⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦2x USB-C / Thunderbolt 3⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Version ⁦Thunderbolt 3⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version 1.4
DisplayPort Output ⁦Mini DisplayPort 1.2⁩
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 Yes
Security Lock Slot Yes
Dedicated Docking Connector Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦2x M.2 storage slots⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦96 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦8 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-ion
Removable Battery Yes
Battery Life ⁦8.5 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method ⁦MobileMark 2014, discrete-graphics mode⁩
Power Adapter ⁦170 W⁩
Power Connector Proprietary slim-tip
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦416 mm⁩
Depth ⁦275.5 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦34.2 mm⁩
Weight ⁦2.4 kg⁩ ⁦1.36 kg⁩
Chassis Material Glass-fiber + PPS / magnesium-aluminum
Lid Material Glass-fiber + PPS
Base Material Magnesium / aluminum
MIL-STD Testing ⁦MIL-STD-810G tested⁩
Security & Manageability
TPM ⁦Discrete TPM 1.2 / Firmware TPM 2.0⁩
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes
Drive Password Support Yes
Enterprise Manageability Intel vPro
Smart Card Support Optional
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT Gold
RoHS Compliance Yes
Environment & Warranty
Warranty ⁦3 years⁩
Warranty Type Depot or on-site limited warranty

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose ThinkPad P70 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Nvidia Quadro 3000M⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦16 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 i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩ (vs ⁦Nvidia Quadro 3000M⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦16 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦512 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between ThinkPad P70 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 ThinkPad P70 and Elitebook 1040?

ThinkPad P70 and Elitebook 1040 share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩), Processor Manufacturer (Intel), Processor Family (⁦Intel Core i7⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (ThinkPad P70: ⁦Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz⁩, Elitebook 1040: ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩); GPU Model (ThinkPad P70: ⁦Nvidia Quadro 3000M⁩, Elitebook 1040: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩); Installed Memory (ThinkPad P70: ⁦16 GB⁩, Elitebook 1040: ⁦8 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (ThinkPad P70: ⁦512 GB⁩, Elitebook 1040: ⁦256 GB⁩).

ThinkPad P70 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.