In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X240 and HP Elite x2 (G8). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 | HP Elite x2 (G8) |
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Product Type | Ultrabook | Tablet - with detachable keyboard |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm | - |
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet | - | 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm |
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details | - | 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 1.42 cm / 1.17 kg - tablet with keyboard 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm / 820 g - tablet |
Weight | 1.42 kg | 820 g |
Case Material | - | Aluminum |
DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 | HP Elite x2 (G8) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 12.5" | 13" - IPS |
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Touchscreen | - | Yes |
LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 (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 | - | 72% NTSC |
Features | - | BrightView, Corning Gorilla glass 5 |
PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 | HP Elite x2 (G8) |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 2.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Quad-Core |
Cache | 3 MB | L3 - 8 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache |
MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 | HP Elite x2 (G8) |
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RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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RAM Type | DDR3 SDRAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC |
Speed | - | 4266 MHz |
Rated Speed | - | 4266 MHz |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 204-pin | - |
STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 | HP Elite x2 (G8) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 120 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 | HP Elite x2 (G8) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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Camera | Yes | Yes - Full HD (front) |
Resolution | - | 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) |
Camera Features | - | Privacy shutter, IR camera |
Video Resolutions | - | 1080p |
Sound | - | Dual stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone |
Codec | - | Realtek ALC3292 |
Audio Features | - | Bang & Olufsen Audio, 2 NXP TFA9894 discrete amplifiers |
COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 | HP Elite x2 (G8) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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Wireless Controller | - | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
Features | - | Miracast, dual stream (2x2) |
BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 | HP Elite x2 (G8) |
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Technology | - | 2-cell lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | - | 47 Wh |
Battery Life | - | Up to 11 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 | HP Elite x2 (G8) |
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Input | - | AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | - | 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V |
INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 | HP Elite x2 (G8) |
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Type | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav | Detachable keyboard, ClickPad |
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Keyboard Name | - | HP Premium |
Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
Features | - | Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 | HP Elite x2 (G8) |
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Interfaces | Dock | 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 | HP Elite x2 (G8) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English |
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Software Included | - | HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Smart Support |
MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad X240 | HP Elite x2 (G8) |
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Dockable | Yes | - |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Keyboard, 65W USB-C power adapter |
Bundled with | - | HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year) |
Integrated Options | - | Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock |
Security | - | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip |
Security Slot Type | - | Kensington nano security slot |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
Features | - | Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, built-in kickstand, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, Secured-core PC capable, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4 |
Compliant Standards | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 | CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP |
ENERGY STAR Certified | - | Yes |
TCO Certified | - | TCO Certified Notebooks 8 |
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 - 3 years |