In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (G8) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK). 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 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) |
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| Product Type | Tablet - with detachable keyboard | Tablet - with detachable keyboard |
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| 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 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 |
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 | 820 g | 890 g |
| Case Material | Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
| Colour | - | Black |
| DISPLAY | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 13" - IPS | 13" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED 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, Corning Gorilla glass 5 | Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint |
| PROCESSOR | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz | No CPU |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.2 GHz | - |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | - |
| Cache | L3 - 8 MB | - |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache | - |
| MEMORY | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 0 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 | 2133 MHz |
| STORAGE | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | - |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
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| Camera | Yes - Full HD (front) | Yes |
| Resolution | 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) | 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 | Dual stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3292 | Realtek ALC3278 |
| Audio Features | Bang & Olufsen Audio, 2 NXP TFA9894 discrete amplifiers | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) |
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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) | - |
| BATTERY | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) |
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| Technology | 2-cell lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 47 Wh | 42 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 11 hours | Up to 9.5 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) |
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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 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) |
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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 | Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) |
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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 |
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery 3.0) Headphone/microphone combo jack Pogo keyboard connector |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, microSDXC UHS) |
| SOFTWARE | HP Elite x2 (G8) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English | No operating system |
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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 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KK) |
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| Dockable | - | Yes |
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| Included Accessories | Keyboard, 65W USB-C power adapter | Keyboard, 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 | Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer |
| 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 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 | Reset switch, MIL-STD-810G tested, built-in easel kickstand |
| Compliant Standards | CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP | RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen |
| SAR Value | - | 1.51 W/kg (body), 1.51 W/kg (limb) |
| 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 | - |
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