HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook)

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN). 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 x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

vivid display colors

responsive touchscreen

strong security features

compact and portable

higher price point

limited port variety

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

reliable performance

higher price point

limited graphics power

no 4K display option

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) and Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.37 cm x 19.39 cm x 1.61 cm 31.04 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.21 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Aluminum Carbon fibre
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72%
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features Anti-glare Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 2666 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Hybrid HD/IR camera, HP Sure Shutter IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Four speakers, 2 user-facing multi array microphones and two world-facing microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Type Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalog, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP System Software Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, Tile -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G8 Notebook) Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (20NN)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
Security Firmware 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), padlock loop Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Sure Admin, HP Sure Run Gen 4, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Recover Gen 4 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards Low halogen RoHS
SAR Value - 1.696 W/kg (body), 1.696 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 8.8 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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