HP Elite x2 (G8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)

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HP Elite x2 (G8)
HP Elite x2 (G8)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (G8) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th 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.

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 X1 Carbon (7th Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

impressive battery life

fast performance

limited storage capacity

average graphics

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x2 (G8) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (G8) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.495 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 1.09 kg
Case Material Aluminum Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 14" - IPS
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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72%
Features BrightView, Corning Gorilla glass 5 Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8665U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 8 MB
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 (7th Gen)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - Full HD (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3292 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, 2 NXP TFA9894 discrete amplifiers -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Type Detachable keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
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 (7th Gen)
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 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
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 (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
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 (7th Gen)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, 65W USB-C power adapter USB-C 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, fingerprint reader
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 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 -
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, ISO 27001, GDPR
ENERGY STAR Certified 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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