HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)

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HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2). 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 x360 (830 G8 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

strong build quality

excellent security features

bright, vivid display

comfortable keyboard

expensive price point

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port variety

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

decent battery life

solid build quality

affordable price point

dim screen brightness

average processor performance

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.75 cm x 20.5 cm x 1.79 cm 32.15 cm x 21.75 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, plastic
Colour - Graphite grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45%
Features BrightView, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, Corning Gorilla glass 5 Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
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 M.2 Card
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 53 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.15 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, DuraKeys Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, 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 Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Noise Cancellation Software, Tile, HP Smart Support, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook x360 (830 G8 Notebook) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Tile module Accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 6, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6 Hard drive password, power-on password, smart charge, Quick Charge
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, NRCAN
SAR Value - 1.456 W/kg (body), 1.456 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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