Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) vs. HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) and HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook. 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 (2nd Gen) Review

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

robust carbon-fiber construction

excellent keyboard feel

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

good battery life

higher price point

no touch screen option

limited storage capacity

average graphics performance

HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative folio design

sharp, bright display

strong build quality

excellent battery life

responsive touch screen

high price point

limited port selection

moderate storage options

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) and HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) vs. HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm 29.64 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.79 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 6.9 cm x 44.9 cm x 30.5 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.5" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Narrow-bezel design, Low Blue Light technology, HP Eye Ease, Corning Gorilla glass 7, WUXGA+ ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4600U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel
Camera Features Face tracking, gesture input support IR camera, 100° view, HP Camera Privacy Key
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G
Technology - DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced Pro
Controller - Intel XMM 7560 R+ - M.2 3042
Max Transfer Rate - 978 Mbps
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 53.2 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, adaptive keyboard Pen slot, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
OneLink connector
USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, Tile, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Quick Touch, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC Smart USB-C AC Adapter, HP Pen
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, reset switch, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), voice input support, MIL-STD-810G tested BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested
Navigation Receiver - A-GPS/GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, EAC, CIT, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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