Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) vs. HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) and HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

impressive battery life

fast performance

limited storage capacity

average graphics

no HDMI port

higher price point

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 (7th Gen) and HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
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85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
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85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) vs. HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.495 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 1.09 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.5" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle 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 (7th Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8665U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
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 (7th Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2133 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 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 ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, 100° view, HP Camera Privacy Key
Sound Four speakers, quad array microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1 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)
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation 4G 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 (7th 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 (7th Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th 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, buttonless touchpad Pen slot, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (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 (7th Gen) HP Dragonfly Folio G3 Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC Smart USB-C AC Adapter, HP Pen
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
Integrated Options - HP Tamper Lock
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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 - 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, ISO 27001, GDPR 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
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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