HP Elite x2 (G4) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK)

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HP Elite x2 (G4)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK)

Side by side comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (G4) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK). 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.

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HP Elite x2 (G4) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm 30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.89 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
30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.89 cm / 890 g - tablet
30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.44 cm / 1.27 kg - tablet with keyboard
Weight 830 g 890 g
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" - IPS 13" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 3000 x 2000 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 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
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache L3 - 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology -
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB (soldered)) 0 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
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
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3278
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 -
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 -
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.25 hours Up to 9.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK)
Type Digital pen, detachable keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, 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 (3rd Gen) (20KK)
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 Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Pogo keyboard connector
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, microSDXC UHS)
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English No operating system
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 (3rd Gen) (20KK)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch Keyboard, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Kickstand, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer
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 mini 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 Reset switch, MIL-STD-810G tested, built-in easel kickstand
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP, RED RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen
SAR Value - 1.51 W/kg (body), 1.51 W/kg (limb)
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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