HP Pro x2 (612 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Pro x2 (612 G2)
HP Pro x2 (612 G2)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Pro x2 (612 G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX). 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 Gen 9 (20XX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Pro x2 (612 G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Pro x2 (612 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 21.93 cm x 0.91 cm -
Weight 850 g 1.133 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour - Black weave
DISPLAY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Screen Size (Type) 12" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 26 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (docking and charging)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet 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 nano 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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