Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 cm 31 cm x 21 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.27 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminum, magnesium alloy
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.5"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 340 cd/m²
Features Premium Ultra Slim Design, QHD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core M (5th Gen) 5Y71 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QS77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform Intel vPro Platform
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3L-10600 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 1333 MHz -
Form Factor Integrated -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 5300
Camera Yes Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features Face tracking 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S - PCI Express Mini Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
WWAN
Generation 3G -
Technology GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ -
Controller Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Mini Card -
Max Transfer Rate 21 Mbps -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.8 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.2 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ForcePad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support, etched-glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
Interfaces USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
VGA (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Cyberlink PowerDVD, Adobe Flash Player, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, CyberLink YouCam BE, CyberLink PowerDVD BD Edition, Foxit PhantomPDF Express, Intel Wireless Display, HP Systems Software Manager (free download), HP PageLift, HP UEFI System Diagnostics, HP Wireless Hotspot, Getting Started guide with Windows 8, HP BIOS Configuration Utility (free download), HP Drive Packs (free download), Intel My WiFi, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Client Security Manager, Lync Optimized, HP CIK for Microsoft SCCM (free download)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included - HP Dock to VGA+LAN adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge Noise reduction, fanless, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraKeys, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Master Record Security, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Intel My WiFi Technology, 2 x USB 3.0 charging port
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS ACPI, WHQL, RoHS, WEEE
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
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