HP EliteBook 820 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook 820 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW). 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 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

detachable flexibility

sharp display clarity

responsive touch screen

decent battery life

limited port selection

moderate storage capacity

higher price point

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 820 G3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 820 G3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.89 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 28.33 cm x 20.35 cm x 0.88 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 28.33 cm x 21.78 cm x 0.57 cm / 340 g - keyboard dock
Weight 1.26 kg 760 g
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 12.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1280 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-reflective, Direct Bonding technology, anti-smudge, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 178° viewing angle, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1130G7 / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing 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 X12 Detachable (20UW)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, rear camera with auto focus, IR/RGB camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX7501 Realtek ALC3306-GRT
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.42 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support 3-level backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Slots 1 x Micro-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 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Pogo keyboard connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 820 G3 Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Keyboard, USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Digital Pen
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, inclinometer
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 nano 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 RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS, low halogen, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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