HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T450s

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 T450s. 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 T450s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T450s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

efficient power management

robust security features

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest graphics performance

heavier than competitors

limited storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21 cm x 1.57 cm 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 2.065 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² 300 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 T450s
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 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 T450s
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 20 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 - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
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 T450s
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Type Keyboard, ForcePad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes 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 T450s
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 T450s
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
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 T450s
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ACPI, WHQL, RoHS, WEEE ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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