HP Elite x2 (G4) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T460s

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

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (G4) and Lenovo ThinkPad T460s. 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.

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

Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T460s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

lightweight design

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

no touchscreen option

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x2 (G4) and Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (G4) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.88 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 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
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Weight 830 g 1.36 kg
Case Material - Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features BrightView, Ultra Slim Design, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Corning Gorilla glass 5 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 20 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 240 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - Full HD (front), Full HD (rear) Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera -
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
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 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 14.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Type Digital pen, detachable keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Collaboration Travel Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Interfaces 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)
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
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 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch Power adapter
Integrated Options Kickstand, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP, RED ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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