HP EliteBook Folio 9470m vs. HP Elite x2 (G4)

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HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
HP Elite x2 (G4)

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook Folio 9470m and HP Elite x2 (G4). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook Folio 9470m vs. HP Elite x2 (G4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m HP Elite x2 (G4)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.1 cm x 1.895 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 28.93 cm x 22.19 cm x 1.42 cm / 1.17 kg - tablet with keyboard
28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm / 830 g - tablet
370 g - keyboard dock
Weight 1.61 kg 830 g
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m HP Elite x2 (G4)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features HD anti-glare BrightView, Ultra Slim Design, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Corning Gorilla glass 5
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook Folio 9470m HP Elite x2 (G4)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3437U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m HP Elite x2 (G4)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook Folio 9470m HP Elite x2 (G4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook Folio 9470m HP Elite x2 (G4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD (front), Full HD (rear)
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD87 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features SRS PRO Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m HP Elite x2 (G4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 - PCI Express 1.2 Half Mini Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ae, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation 3G -
Technology HSPA, CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. 0 -
Controller HP un2420 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m HP Elite x2 (G4)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1 1
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours Up to 14.25 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 9470m HP Elite x2 (G4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 9470m HP Elite x2 (G4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Digital pen, detachable keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Collaboration Travel Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m HP Elite x2 (G4)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
Dock
Battery
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook Folio 9470m HP Elite x2 (G4)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8 Pro) + Windows 8 Pro Licence Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Security Essentials, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Manager, EverNote, HP Hotkey Support, PDF Complete Corporate Edition, HP ProtectTools for Central Management, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, WinZip Basic, HP Spare Key, Face Recognition for HP ProtectTools, HP Premier Image, File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools, HP Disk Sanitizer HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen3 (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Native Miracast Support
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m HP Elite x2 (G4)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Keyboard, HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch
Integrated Options - Kickstand, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), 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 HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection Power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), Setup Password, BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, Secure Erase, BIOS Update via Network, OS Corporate-Ready optimisation
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, BFR CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP, RED
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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