HP EliteBook Folio 9470m vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)

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HP EliteBook Folio 9470m
HP EliteBook Folio 9470m

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook Folio 9470m and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

fast ssd performance

relatively high price

no dedicated gpu

limited port variety

average display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook Folio 9470m and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook Folio 9470m vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.8 cm x 23.1 cm x 1.895 cm 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features HD anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3437U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec IDT 92HD87 CX11871
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features SRS PRO Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 -
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 - PCI Express 1.2 Half Mini Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ae, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation 3G -
Technology HSPA, CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. 0 -
Controller HP un2420 -
BATTERY HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
Dock
Battery
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 8 Pro) + Windows 8 Pro Licence Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Security Essentials, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Manager, EverNote, HP Hotkey Support, PDF Complete Corporate Edition, HP ProtectTools for Central Management, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, WinZip Basic, HP Spare Key, Face Recognition for HP ProtectTools, HP Premier Image, File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools, HP Disk Sanitizer -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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 Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, BFR ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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