HP EliteBook 820 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 820 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB). 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 G3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 820 G3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and portable

robust build quality

good keyboard feel

adequate performance level

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no USB-C port

higher price point

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Difference between HP EliteBook 820 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 820 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.89 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 0.845 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 0.845 cm / 770 g - tablet
29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.415 cm / 1.07 kg - tablet with keyboard
Weight 1.26 kg 770 g
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 12" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness - 360 cd/m²
Features - Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 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 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 615
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - Rear camera with auto focus, rear camera with flash
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, three microphones
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3268
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - Sierra Wireless EM7455
BATTERY HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 2.0)
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, pen holder
Cables Included - Mini DisplayPort-VGA adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Pre-boot Authentication Reset switch, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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