HP EliteBook Folio 9470m vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)

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HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
HP EliteBook Folio 9470m

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook Folio 9470m and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust carbon-fiber construction

excellent keyboard feel

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

good battery life

higher price point

no touch screen option

limited storage capacity

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook Folio 9470m and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook Folio 9470m vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.1 cm x 1.895 cm 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 1.34 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features HD anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3437U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4600U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Face tracking, gesture input support
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD87 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4
Audio Features SRS PRO Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 - PCI Express 1.2 Half Mini Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
Bluetooth Class 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 -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
WWAN
Generation 3G WWAN upgradable
Technology HSPA, CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. 0 -
Controller HP un2420 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, adaptive keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
Dock
Battery
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
OneLink connector
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8 Pro) + Windows 8 Pro Licence Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
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 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, reset switch, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), voice input support, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, BFR ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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