HP Elite x2 (G4) vs. HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook

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HP Elite x2 (G4)

Detailed comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (G4) and HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (G4) vs. HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 29.64 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.79 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 28.93 cm x 22.19 cm x 1.42 cm / 1.17 kg - tablet with keyboard
28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm / 830 g - tablet
370 g - keyboard dock
6.9 cm x 44.9 cm x 30.5 cm
Weight 830 g 1.4 kg
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" - IPS 13.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features BrightView, Ultra Slim Design, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Corning Gorilla glass 5 Narrow-bezel design, Low Blue Light technology, HP Eye Ease, Corning Gorilla glass 7, WUXGA+ ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2133 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - Full HD (front), Full HD (rear) Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear) 8 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera IR camera, 100° view, HP Camera Privacy Key
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3315
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced Pro
Controller - Intel XMM 7560 R+ - M.2 3042
Max Transfer Rate - 978 Mbps
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 53.2 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Type Digital pen, detachable keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Collaboration Travel Keyboard HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Pen slot, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen3 (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Native Miracast Support HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, Tile, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Quick Touch, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Included Accessories Keyboard, HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch HP 65 Watt nPFC Smart USB-C AC Adapter, HP Pen
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Integrated Options Kickstand, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor
Features Power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), Setup Password, BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, Secure Erase, BIOS Update via Network, OS Corporate-Ready optimisation BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested
Navigation Receiver - A-GPS/GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP, RED CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, EAC, CIT, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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