HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X230

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HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook
Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Lenovo ThinkPad X230

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X230. 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.

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Difference between HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X230

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HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.53 cm x 2.1 cm 30.5 cm x 20.65 cm x 2.66 cm
Weight 1.42 kg 1.34 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 12.5" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Premium
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X230
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel QM77 Express
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X230
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 1600 MHz / PC3-12800
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel HD Graphics 4000
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 Realtek ALC3202
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260AN - PCI Express Half Mini Card Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM Intel 82579LM
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol ASF 2.0 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 1
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 13.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, Adobe Flash Player, Skype, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Spare Key, Password Manager, HP Client Security, HP Mobile Connect, Device Access Manager with Just In Time Authentication, HP PageLift, HP Secure Erase, Drive Encryption, HP UEFI System Diagnostics, HP BIOSphere, HP Wireless Hotspot, HP Credential Manager -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - ThinkLight
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, HP Roaming Alert, Intel My WiFi Technology, 1 USB 3.0 charging port Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, FIPS 140-2, WEEE, EAL 4+, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel
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 - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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