HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

bright, vivid display

higher price point

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21 cm x 1.57 cm 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 1.133 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour - Black paint
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Ultra Slim Design, QHD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
CPU Intel Core M (5th Gen) 5Y71 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5300 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 26 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
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, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
VGA (on supplied cable)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
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 X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C 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 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards ACPI, WHQL, RoHS, WEEE RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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