HP Elite x2 (G4) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)

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

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (G4) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA) 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

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x2 (G4) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (G4) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.49 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 1.09 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour - Black paint
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72%
Features BrightView, Ultra Slim Design, Panel Self Refresh (PSR), Corning Gorilla glass 5 Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 6 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 X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - Full HD (front), Full HD (rear) Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - USI 4551-513711-00
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
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 X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.25 hours Up to 19.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Type Digital pen, detachable keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Collaboration Travel Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
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)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (G4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
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 X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter, WACOM AES 2.0 pen with App Launch USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
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 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington mini 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP, RED RoHS
SAR Value - 1.49 W/kg (body), 1.49 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold 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 - parts and labour - 3 years -
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