HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)

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HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)

Side by side comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW). 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 X12 Detachable (20UW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

detachable flexibility

sharp display clarity

responsive touch screen

decent battery life

limited port selection

moderate storage capacity

higher price point

average graphics performance

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Difference between HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 21.385 cm x 0.805 cm 28.33 cm x 20.35 cm x 0.88 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 28.33 cm x 21.78 cm x 0.57 cm / 340 g - keyboard dock
Weight 803 g 760 g
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 12.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1280 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-reflective, Direct Bonding technology, anti-smudge, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 178° viewing angle, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1130G7 / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
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 X12 Detachable (20UW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, rear camera with auto focus, IR/RGB camera
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306-GRT
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.42 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Type - Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - 3-level backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Pogo keyboard connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories - Keyboard, USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Digital Pen
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, inclinometer
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 RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, low halogen, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
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 - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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