Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. HP EliteBook Folio 9470m

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
HP EliteBook Folio 9470m

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and HP EliteBook Folio 9470m. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and HP EliteBook Folio 9470m

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 cm 33.8 cm x 23.1 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.61 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Premium HD anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3437U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QS77 Express Mobile Intel QM77 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 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3L-10600 1600 MHz / PC3-12800
Rated Speed 1333 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor Integrated SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 4000
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features Face tracking -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 IDT 92HD87
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio
Audio Features - SRS PRO Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S - PCI Express Mini Card Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 - PCI Express 1.2 Half Mini Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel 82579LM
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ae, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
WWAN
Generation 3G 3G
Technology GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ HSPA, CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. 0
Controller Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Mini Card HP un2420
Max Transfer Rate 21 Mbps -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 1
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.8 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.2 hours Up to 9.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 45 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
Interfaces USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.0
Dock
Battery
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8 Pro) + Windows 8 Pro Licence
Software Included - Cyberlink PowerDVD, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Security Essentials, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Manager, EverNote, HP Hotkey Support, PDF Complete Corporate Edition, HP ProtectTools for Central Management, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, WinZip Basic, HP Spare Key, Face Recognition for HP ProtectTools, HP Premier Image, File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools, HP Disk Sanitizer
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, BFR
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
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