HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) vs. HP Elite x2 (G4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
HP Elite x2 (G4)
HP Elite x2 (G4)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) and HP Elite x2 (G4). 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.

HP Elite x2 (G4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite x2 (G4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

versatile detachable design

solid build quality

effective security features

thunderbolt 3 support

expensive base model

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) and HP Elite x2 (G4)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) vs. HP Elite x2 (G4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 21.385 cm x 0.805 cm 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 28.93 cm x 22.19 cm x 1.42 cm / 1.17 kg - tablet with keyboard
28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm / 830 g - tablet
370 g - keyboard dock
Weight 803 g 830 g
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 12.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features - BrightView, Ultra Slim Design, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Corning Gorilla glass 5
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) HP Elite x2 (G4)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) HP Elite x2 (G4)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera - Yes - Full HD (front), Full HD (rear)
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Technology - 2-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty - 1
Battery Capacity (Size) - 47 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.25 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Type - Digital pen, detachable keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Collaboration Travel Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English
Software Included - HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen3 (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Native Miracast Support
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Keyboard, HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch
Integrated Options - Kickstand, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP DuraKeys, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security Power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), Setup Password, BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, Secure Erase, BIOS Update via Network, OS Corporate-Ready optimisation
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP, RED
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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