In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) |
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| Product Type | Tablet - with detachable keyboard | Tablet - with detachable keyboard |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet | 30 cm x 23.15 cm x 0.79 cm | 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 0.845 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 |
29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 0.845 cm / 770 g - tablet 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.415 cm / 1.07 kg - tablet with keyboard |
| Weight | 820 g | 770 g |
| Case Material | - | Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy |
| Colour | - | Black |
| DISPLAY | HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 13" - IPS | 12" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | Yes (multi-touch) | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 3000 x 2000 (3K2K) | 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Image Brightness | 450 cd/m² | 360 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | - |
| Features | Corning Gorilla glass 4, Low Power Ultra Slim bent | Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint |
| PROCESSOR | HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz | Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 3.4 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Dual-Core |
| Cache | 4 MB | 4 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 X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) |
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| RAM | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM | LPDDR3 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2133 MHz | 1866 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2133 MHz | 1866 MHz |
| STORAGE | HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Intel |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Intel HD Graphics 615 |
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| Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
| Camera | Yes - VGA | Yes |
| Resolution | - | 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) |
| Camera Features | IR camera, Windows Hello | Rear camera with auto focus, rear camera with flash |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1080p |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone | Stereo speakers, three microphones |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3268 |
| Audio Features | Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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| Wireless Controller | 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) | - |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | - | 4G |
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| Technology | - | LTE Advanced |
| Controller | - | Sierra Wireless EM7455 |
| BATTERY | HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 2-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Installed Qty | 1 | - |
| Battery Capacity (Size) | 50 Wh | 37 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 10.5 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 65 Watt | 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V |
| INPUT | HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) |
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| Type | Keyboard, ClickPad | Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav |
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| Keyboard Name | HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
| Features | Volume control, touchpad with gesture support, gesture function | Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) |
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| Slots | - | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt) USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 2.0) USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 Mini DisplayPort Dock Headphone/microphone combo jack VGA (on supplied adapter) |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) |
| SOFTWARE | HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition |
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| 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 X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) |
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| Dockable | - | Yes |
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| Included Accessories | Keyboard, USB-C power adapter, WACOM AES pen | Keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, pen holder |
| Cables Included | - | Mini DisplayPort-VGA adapter |
| Integrated Options | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer |
| Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader |
| 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 | Reset switch, MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Compliant Standards | Low halogen | RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen |
| 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 - parts and labour - 3 years | - |