HP Pavilion Laptop 13 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HP Pavilion Laptop 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN). 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 Gen 11 (21HN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) 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

high-resolution display

high price point

limited graphics performance

fewer ports available

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Pavilion Laptop 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Pavilion Laptop 13 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Pavilion Laptop 13 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.32 cm x 27.44 cm x 2.14 cm 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Ash | Silver grey, natural silver Deep black paint
DISPLAY HP Pavilion Laptop 13 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR HP Pavilion Laptop 13 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
CPU Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4030U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1365U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Pavilion Laptop 13 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP Pavilion Laptop 13 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
SSD Cache 8 GB -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Pavilion Laptop 13 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards DTS SOUND+ High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Beats Audio Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP Pavilion Laptop 13 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
BATTERY HP Pavilion Laptop 13 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 43.5 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP Pavilion Laptop 13 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP Pavilion Laptop 13 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Pavilion Laptop 13 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Interfaces HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
USB 2.0
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 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) -
SOFTWARE HP Pavilion Laptop 13 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included Skype, HP Recovery Manager, 7-Zip, HP Support Assistant, Adobe Shockwave Player, HP Games Powered by WildTangent, HP ProtectSmart, Netflix, HP SimplePass, HP CoolSense, HP Connected Music, HP Connected Photo, HP Utility Center, HP Registration, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Box.net 25GB storage, Pokki -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Pavilion Laptop 13 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number b000no -
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