HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (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 Yoga (2nd Gen) Review

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

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard

impressive OLED display

reliable performance

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

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Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.69 cm x 21.85 cm x 1.49 cm 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.74 cm
Weight 1.28 kg 1.42 kg
Case Material - Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 166 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Ultra Slim Design, Corning Gorilla glass, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, narrow edge
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7600U / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA - triple-level cell (TLC) 512 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - CX11771
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Wave Keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Slots Micro-SIM card -
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
2 x USB 3.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Skype, LANDesk Management Suite, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Spare Key, Bingbar, HP Client Security, HP Secure Erase, HP Security Manager, HP BIOSphere, HP Client Catalog, Absolute Persistence, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Device Access Manager, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP JetAdvantage Connect, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader -
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 DuraKeys, HP SureStart, HP DriveLock, Pre-boot Authentication, 1 USB 3.1 charging port Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 2 years
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