HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

impressive battery life

superior keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no SD card slot

moderate storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.58 cm x 20.5 cm x 1.58 cm 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Storm grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 24.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Type - Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Accelerometer, proximity sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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 DuraKeys, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 4 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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