HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) vs. Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)

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HP Elite x2 (1013 G3)
HP Elite x2 (1013 G3)
Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) 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.

Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard design

good battery life

portable and lightweight

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

modest storage capacity

fewer modern ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) and Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) vs. Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.24 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.98 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 23.15 cm x 0.79 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 30 cm x 23.15 cm x 1.33 cm / 1.17 kg - tablet with keyboard
30 cm x 23.15 cm x 0.79 cm / 820 g - tablet
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Weight 820 g 1.44 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Pure black
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 13.3" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000 (3K2K) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Corning Gorilla glass 4, Low Power Ultra Slim bent Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) 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 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone 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 (1013 G3) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 14.56 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Features Volume control, touchpad with gesture support, gesture function Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 (1013 G3) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Systems Software Manager (free download), HP Velocity, HP BIOS Configuration Utility (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP JumpStart, HP Workwise, HP Noise Cancellation, HP JetAdvantage, HP PhoneWise, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen2, Ivanti Management Suite -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, USB-C power adapter, WACOM AES pen Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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 Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 4, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Sure Click Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards Low halogen RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years -
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