HP Elite x2 (G8) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Elite x2 (G8)
HP Elite x2 (G8)

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (G8) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV). 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 (G8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite x2 (G8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive detachable design

vivid, bright display

solid build quality

responsive touchscreen

good security features

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

responsive touchscreen

lightweight design

detachable keyboard

decent processor speed

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x2 (G8) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (G8) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm 29.2 cm x 21 cm x 0.89 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 1.42 cm / 1.17 kg - tablet with keyboard
28.93 cm x 21.58 cm x 0.88 cm / 820 g - tablet
29.2 cm x 21 cm x 0.89 cm / 780 g - tablet
29.3 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.57 cm / 395 g - keyboard dock
Weight 820 g 780 g
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 2880 x 1920 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features BrightView, Corning Gorilla glass 5 -
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 3 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - Full HD (front) Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) 5 Megapixel (rear), 1 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello, front camera with fixed focus
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3292 -
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, 2 NXP TFA9894 discrete amplifiers -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Type Detachable keyboard, ClickPad Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Keyboard
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP Smart Support -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (G8) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, 65W USB-C power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year) -
Integrated Options Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, HP Tamper Lock Ambient light sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, built-in kickstand, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, Secured-core PC capable, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4 -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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