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

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Elite x2 (G4)
HP Elite x2 (G4)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (G4) and HP Elite Folio 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.

HP Elite x2 (G4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite x2 (G4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

versatile detachable design

solid build quality

effective security features

thunderbolt 3 support

expensive base model

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

HP Elite Folio Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite Folio Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative pull-forward design

long battery life

premium build quality

fanless, silent operation

comfortable keyboard

limited port selection

average processor performance

no upgradeable internals

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x2 (G4) and HP Elite Folio Notebook
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (G4) vs. HP Elite Folio Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 29.86 cm x 22.96 cm x 1.61 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
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Weight 830 g 1.32 kg
Case Material - Leather
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" - IPS 13.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED 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 Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology - HP SureView Reflect
Features BrightView, Ultra Slim Design, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Corning Gorilla glass 5 BrightView, WUXGA+ ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView eDP +PSR, Corning Gorilla glass 5
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Elite Folio Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Kryo 495
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology -
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Elite Folio Notebook
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Elite Folio 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 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Qualcomm Adreno 690
Camera Yes - Full HD (front), Full HD (rear) Yes - HD
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera Hybrid HD/IR camera, privacy camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Four speakers, HP World Facing Microphone multi-array digital microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Qualcomm QCA6390
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Cellular Band - LTE B13, LTE B17, LTE B2, LTE B4, LTE B12, LTE B3, LTE B7, LTE B20, LTE B1, LTE B26, LTE B5, LTE B39, LTE B28, LTE B29, LTE B8, LTE B66, LTE B30, LTE B40, LTE B41, LTE B38, LTE B18, LTE B19, LTE B42, LTE B43, HSPA+ B1, HSPA+ B2, HSPA+ B4, HSPA+ B5, HSPA+ B8
Controller - Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 - M.2 3042
Max Transfer Rate - 978 Mbps
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Elite Folio 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
INPUT HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Type Digital pen, detachable keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Collaboration Travel Keyboard HP Quiet Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Spill-resistant, multi-gesture clickpad, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Elite Folio 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 USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - 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 Bing Toolbar, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Included Accessories Keyboard, HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch HP 65W Slim USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options Kickstand, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
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 HP Fast Charge
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, CCC, RoHS, A-Tick, low halogen
Repairability Index - 8.4 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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
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