HP Pro x2 (612 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)

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HP Pro x2 (612 G2)
HP Pro x2 (612 G2)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)

In depth comparison and review of HP Pro x2 (612 G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG). 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.

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Difference between HP Pro x2 (612 G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)

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HP Pro x2 (612 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 21.93 cm x 0.91 cm -
Weight 850 g 1.13 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
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
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 3.5 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 (6th Gen) (20KG)
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 2133 MHz
STORAGE HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19.3 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
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 (6th Gen) (20KG)
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (docking and charging)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington mini 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, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen RoHS
SAR Value - 1.514 W/kg (body), 1.514 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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