HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T). 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.

HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

vivid display colors

responsive touchscreen

strong security features

compact and portable

higher price point

limited port variety

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen

solid build quality

affordable price

average battery life

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.37 cm x 19.39 cm x 1.61 cm 32.7 cm x 22.475 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.21 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum Plastic
Colour - Grey star
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Camera Features Hybrid HD/IR camera, HP Sure Shutter -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Four speakers, 2 user-facing multi array microphones and two world-facing microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio ASUS SonicMaster Premium, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10 hours
Web browsing: up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Type Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home in S mode
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, Tile -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4 System password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards Low halogen -
SAR Value - 0.382 W/kg (body), 0.382 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 8.8 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years -
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