Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) vs. HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) and HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

robust build quality

excellent 4k display

ample connectivity options

advanced security features

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

sharp display resolution

strong processor performance

good battery life

affordable price

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

fewer connectivity options

average build quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) and HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) vs. HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm 29.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre hybrid (top), aluminium alloy (bottom) Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black paint Two-coat high bake paint finish, thixomolding (cover and keyboard frame), pale rose gold (base) | Natural silver (base), two-coat high bake paint finish, thixomolding (cover and keyboard frame)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11850H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Integrated memory controller AMD Freesync Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus HP Wide Vision
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 43 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.8 hours Up to 10 hours
Battery Run Time - Typical usage: up to 10 hours
Video playback: up to 9.75 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 170 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Gesture function, precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Plus
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Audio Switch, HP Connection Optimizer, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Adobe (1 month trial), HEVC Media Extension
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter HP 65 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password HP Fast Charge
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RED
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - be0034na
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