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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Thinkpad E470 vs Elitebook 1040⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Thinkpad E470 and Elitebook 1040 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Lenovo Thinkpad E470⁩

⁦Thinkpad E470⁩

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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 E470⁩ ⁦Elitebook 1040⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Lenovo HP
Product Family ThinkPad EliteBook
Model ⁦Thinkpad E470⁩ ⁦Elitebook 1040⁩
Launch Year ⁦2017 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 i7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7⁩
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦7th 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 ⁦2.7 GHz⁩ ⁦2.7 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦3.5 GHz⁩ ⁦3.5 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦4 MB⁩ ⁦4 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦15 W⁩ ⁦15 W⁩
CPU Manageability Technology Not Intel vPro eligible
Graphics
Graphics Type Discrete Integrated
GPU Manufacturer NVIDIA Intel
GPU Model ⁦Nvidia GeForce 940MX⁩ ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩
GPU Architecture Maxwell
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory
Maximum External Displays ⁦2 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦8 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2133 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 6Gb/s⁩
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 3.0 x4⁩
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
Card Reader Standard UHS-I / SD-family
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
Refresh Rate ⁦60 Hz⁩
Display Brightness ⁦250 nits⁩
Contrast Ratio 400:1
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology
Viewing Angle ⁦160 horizontal / 160 vertical degree⁩
Camera & Biometrics
Camera Features Fixed focus
Audio
Speaker Configuration Stereo speakers
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology HD Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Microphone Configuration Dual-array
Audio Jack Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type Spill-resistant
Keyboard RGB Zones ⁦0 zones⁩
Spill-Resistant Keyboard Yes
Touchpad Type Buttonless multi-touch clickpad
Touchpad Material Mylar surface
Pointing Stick Yes
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands ⁦2.4 GHz, 5 GHz⁩
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦2x2⁩
Wi-Fi Module ⁦Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 / 3165⁩
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 GbE⁩
WWAN No
Cellular Standard
SIM Slot
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦USB 5Gbps, USB 2.0⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version ⁦1.4b⁩
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 No
Security Lock Slot Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦M.2 storage, WLAN and optional WWAN slots⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦45 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦3 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-polymer
Battery Life ⁦8.4 hours⁩
Power Connector Lenovo slim-tip
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦339 mm⁩
Depth ⁦242 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦23.7 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.87 kg⁩ ⁦1.36 kg⁩
Lid Material Polycarbonate / ABS
Base Material Polycarbonate / ABS
Hinge Opening Angle ⁦180 degree⁩
IP Rating No rated ingress protection
Security & Manageability
TPM ⁦TPM 2.0⁩
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes
Drive Password Support Yes
Secure Boot Yes
Enterprise Manageability No Intel vPro platform eligibility
Smart Card Support No
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR Certified
EPEAT Gold
RoHS Compliance Yes
Environment & Warranty
Operating Temperature ⁦5 to 35 °C⁩
Warranty ⁦1 years⁩
Warranty Type Depot

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose Thinkpad E470 if you need:

  • GPU Model at ⁦Nvidia GeForce 940MX⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩)

Choose Elitebook 1040 if you need:

  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩ (vs ⁦Nvidia GeForce 940MX⁩)

Overall, choosing between Thinkpad E470 and Elitebook 1040 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Processor Model (⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩) and Installed Memory (⁦8 GB⁩). They differ mainly on GPU Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between Thinkpad E470 and Elitebook 1040?

Thinkpad E470 and Elitebook 1040 share specifications such as Processor Model (⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩), Installed Memory (⁦8 GB⁩), Storage Capacity (⁦256 GB⁩), Display Size (⁦14 inch⁩).

The main differences: GPU Model (Thinkpad E470: ⁦Nvidia GeForce 940MX⁩, Elitebook 1040: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩).

Thinkpad E470 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.