HP Pro x2 (612 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)

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HP Pro x2 (612 G2)
HP Pro x2 (612 G2)

In depth comparison and review of HP Pro x2 (612 G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd 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 (3rd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

fast ssd performance

limited port variety

average display brightness

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Pro x2 (612 G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Pro x2 (612 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 21.93 cm x 0.91 cm -
Weight 850 g 1.305 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 12" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 1600 MHz
STORAGE HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Gesture input support
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable WWAN upgradable
BATTERY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Technology - Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (docking and charging)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
OneLink connector
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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 Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, reset switch, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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