HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW). 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 Gen 9 (20XW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

bright, vivid display

higher price point

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 21.385 cm x 0.805 cm -
Weight 803 g 1.133 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour - Black paint
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Wireless - NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 26 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 - 3 years - pick-up and return
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