HP EliteBook 820 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 820 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM). 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 EliteBook 820 G1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 820 G1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sturdy build quality

compact and portable

good keyboard feel

solid security features

decent processor performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no high-end graphics

older model limitations

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 820 G1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
42 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 820 G1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.53 cm x 2.1 cm 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.47 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 820 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 12.5"
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 - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 820 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 820 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
RAM 4 GB 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 820 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 820 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Face tracking
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec IDT 92HD91 Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I218-V
WWAN
Generation - WWAN
BATTERY HP EliteBook 820 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 47 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 820 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 820 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - French
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, charging via USB, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, HP File Sanitizer, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP SureStart, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Pre-Boot Security, HP Roaming Alert, Intel My WiFi Technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS, GREENGUARD
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 - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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