HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T450

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad T450. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T450 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T450 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

efficient battery life

good enterprise security

solid performance stability

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics capability

outdated design aesthetics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad T450
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T450 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21 cm x 1.57 cm 33.9 cm x 23.25 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 14"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² -
Features Ultra Slim Design, QHD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450
CPU Intel Core M (5th Gen) 5Y71 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5300 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I218-LM
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Type Keyboard, ForcePad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support, etched-glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
VGA (on supplied cable)
3 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, Adobe Flash Player, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, CyberLink YouCam BE, CyberLink PowerDVD BD Edition, Foxit PhantomPDF Express, Intel Wireless Display, HP Systems Software Manager (free download), HP PageLift, HP UEFI System Diagnostics, HP Wireless Hotspot, Getting Started guide with Windows 8, HP BIOS Configuration Utility (free download), HP Drive Packs (free download), Intel My WiFi, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Client Security Manager, Lync Optimized, HP CIK for Microsoft SCCM (free download) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Noise reduction, fanless, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraKeys, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Master Record Security, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Intel My WiFi Technology, 2 x USB 3.0 charging port -
Compliant Standards ACPI, WHQL, RoHS, WEEE -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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