HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) vs. HP Elite x2 (G4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Elite x2 (1013 G3)
HP Elite x2 (1013 G3)
HP Elite x2 (G4)
HP Elite x2 (G4)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) 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 (1013 G3) and HP Elite x2 (G4)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) vs. HP Elite x2 (G4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 23.15 cm x 0.79 cm 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 30 cm x 23.15 cm x 1.33 cm / 1.17 kg - tablet with keyboard
30 cm x 23.15 cm x 0.79 cm / 820 g - tablet
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 820 g 830 g
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 12.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000 (3K2K) 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features Corning Gorilla glass 4, Low Power Ultra Slim bent BrightView, Ultra Slim Design, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Corning Gorilla glass 5
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G4)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) 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 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - Full HD (front), Full HD (rear)
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1 1
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 14.25 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Digital pen, detachable keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard HP Collaboration Travel Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, touchpad with gesture support, gesture function Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Systems Software Manager (free download), HP Velocity, HP BIOS Configuration Utility (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP JumpStart, HP Workwise, HP Noise Cancellation, HP JetAdvantage, HP PhoneWise, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen2, Ivanti Management Suite 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 (1013 G3) HP Elite x2 (G4)
Included Accessories Keyboard, USB-C power adapter, WACOM AES pen Keyboard, HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Kickstand, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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 Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 4, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Sure Click 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 Low halogen CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP, RED
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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