HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY). 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 X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

reliable performance

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage options

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.58 cm x 20.5 cm x 1.58 cm 31.04 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Aluminum Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, polyamide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 13.3"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Privacy Technology - ThinkPad Privacy Guard
Features - Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18.2 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
Type - Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SY)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.937 W/kg (body), 0.937 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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