HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 vs Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56
43.2Performancespec-basedchip47
32.4chipGraphicschip61
27.7Displayspec-based28.6
41.3Batteryspec-based—
74.3Portabilityspec-based40.8
4 spec wins — HP EliteBook 6 G1q 140 spec wins — Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 scores 42.9 against 43.1 for Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 53% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 36.3 mm
- 32% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.11 kg
- 24% higher Peak brightness: 435 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56
- Stronger graphics score: 61 vs 32
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch or touch options) | WUXGA TFT LCD, 16:10, Corning Gorilla Glass, non-touch (1000-nit gloved touch optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 435 nits+24% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235H |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered) | DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,416Bottom 14% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,619Bottom 30% | — |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 56 Wh | — |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+32% | 2.11 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+53% | 36.3 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 1Gbps, nano-SIM slot | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), USB-A, HDMI, 1 Gbps Ethernet (optional 2.5 and 10 Gbps), audio in/out, dual SIM (nano-SIM plus eSIM), docking connector; optional VGA, serial, extra USB, microSDXC |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm FastConnect 7800) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p webcam (5MP IR camera on some configurations) | 5 MP infrared webcam |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition (Windows Hello); fingerprint reader optional |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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