HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW). 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 ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

efficient performance

good battery life

affordable pricing

decent connectivity options

average display quality

modest storage capacity

basic graphics

heavier design

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

advanced security features

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.6 cm x 23 cm x 2.19 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black paint
DISPLAY HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Ultra Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1230U / 1 GHz Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HP Privacy IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG -
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, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.75 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Input AC 90-265 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, pick resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro National Academic) + Windows 11 Pro National Academic Licence - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Manageability Integration Kit (free download), HP Quick Touch -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 7 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, EAC, CIT, RCM, ICCP, BNCI RoHS
SAR Value - 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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