HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) vs. Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)

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HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) and Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) vs. Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.24 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.98 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 21.385 cm x 0.805 cm -
Weight 803 g 1.44 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Pure black
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 13.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.56 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
OneLink+ connector
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP DuraKeys, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
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