In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (G8) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Product Type | Tablet - with detachable keyboard | Ultrabook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | - | 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 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 | 1.13 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminum | Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic |
| Colour | - | Black |
| DISPLAY | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 13" - IPS | 14" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | Yes | - |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 60 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 400 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | - |
| Features | BrightView, Corning Gorilla glass 5 | Anti-glare |
| PROCESSOR | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz | Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.2 GHz | 3 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 | Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC | LPDDR3 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4266 MHz | 1866 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 4266 MHz | - |
| STORAGE | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 256 GB SSD |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
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| 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 | CX11871 |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio |
| Audio Features | Bang & Olufsen Audio, 2 NXP TFA9894 discrete amplifiers | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | - |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | - |
| Features | Miracast, dual stream (2x2) | Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter |
| BATTERY | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Technology | 2-cell lithium polymer | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 47 Wh | 57 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 11 hours | Up to 15.5 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Input | AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V | - |
| INPUT | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Type | Detachable keyboard, ClickPad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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| Keyboard Name | HP Premium | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| 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 |
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On) 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack Lenovo Ethernet extension connector |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) |
| SOFTWARE | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English | Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) |
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| 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 X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Included Accessories | Keyboard, 65W USB-C power adapter | Power adapter |
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| 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, 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 | 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 | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 |
| 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 | Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return |
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