HP Elite x2 (G4) vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13

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 Spectre Folio Laptop 13. 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 Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative leather design

touchscreen versatility

long battery life

comfortable typing experience

lightweight and portable

limited port selection

average processing power

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x2 (G4) and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (G4) vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.01 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.54 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 1.49 kg
Case Material - Leather
Colour - Cognac brown (cover), anodised aluminium keyboard cover, dark ash silver (keyboard frame and base), pebbled leather (cover and base)
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features BrightView, Ultra Slim Design, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Corning Gorilla glass 5 Corning Gorilla glass 4, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8500Y / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 1866 MHz
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
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 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 615
Camera Yes - Full HD (front), Full HD (rear) Yes - Full HD
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera IR camera, HP Wide Vision FHD
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 2.0
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced Pro
Controller - Intel XMM 7560
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 6-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 54.28 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.25 hours Up to 19 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 21.25 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Type Digital pen, detachable keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Name HP Collaboration Travel Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
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 Thunderbolt 3 (supports DisplayPort 1.2) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English Windows 10 Home 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 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (G4) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Included Accessories Keyboard, HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch Stylus, power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C to USB 3.0 adapter
Integrated Options Kickstand, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro 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, MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP, RED -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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 Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - ak0001na
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