HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X260

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HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad X260. 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 21.385 cm x 0.805 cm -
Weight 803 g 1.3 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 12.5" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3 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 X260
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Wireless - Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 1
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) - 23 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 X260
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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