HP Pro x2 (612 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th 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 (4th 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 (4th Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

fast ssd storage

good battery life

expensive price point

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

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Difference between HP Pro x2 (612 G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Pro x2 (612 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.645 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 21.93 cm x 0.91 cm -
Weight 850 g 1.17 kg
Case Material - Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
DISPLAY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 12" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 2.8 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, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 1866 MHz
STORAGE HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel HD Graphics 520
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - CX11852
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th 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 (4th Gen)
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (docking and charging)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
OneLink+ connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th 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, fingerprint reader
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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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