HP Elite x2 (G4) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)

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HP Elite x2 (G4)
HP Elite x2 (G4)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (G4) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile detachable design

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

good battery life

bright IPS display

limited storage options

higher price point

moderate performance

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x2 (G4) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (G4) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 0.845 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
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 830 g 770 g
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" - IPS 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 360 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features BrightView, Ultra Slim Design, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Corning Gorilla glass 5 Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Enhanced Halt State (C1E), Intel Flex Memory Access, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel Smart Cache, Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Secure Key, Intel TSX-NI, Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP), Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX)
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
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) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
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
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 615
Camera Yes - Full HD (front), Full HD (rear) Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear) 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera Rear camera with auto focus, rear camera with flash
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer -
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 14.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Type Digital pen, detachable keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Collaboration Travel Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
1 x Micro-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 3.2 Gen 1
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
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) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch Power adapter, keyboard
Integrated Options Kickstand, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), 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 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 Intel Clear Video technology, Execute Disable Bit
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP, RED ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001, GDPR
ENERGY STAR Certified 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 -
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