HP Elite x2 (G8) vs. Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Elite x2 (G8)
HP Elite x2 (G8)

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (G8) and Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP Elite x2 (G8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite x2 (G8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive detachable design

vivid, bright display

solid build quality

responsive touchscreen

good security features

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard design

good battery life

portable and lightweight

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

modest storage capacity

fewer modern ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x2 (G8) and Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (G8) vs. Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.24 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.98 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 1.42 cm / 1.17 kg - tablet with keyboard
28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm / 820 g - tablet
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Weight 820 g 1.44 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Pure black
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 13.3" - TN
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features BrightView, Corning Gorilla glass 5 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - Full HD (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera -
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3292 Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, 2 NXP TFA9894 discrete amplifiers -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 14.56 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Type Detachable keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
OneLink+ connector
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Smart Support -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, 65W USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year) -
Integrated Options Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, built-in kickstand, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, Secured-core PC capable, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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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