HP Pro x2 (612 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)

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HP Pro x2 (612 G2)
HP Pro x2 (612 G2)

In depth comparison and review of HP Pro x2 (612 G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen). 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 Carbon (7th Gen) Review

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

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

impressive battery life

fast performance

limited storage capacity

average graphics

no HDMI port

higher price point

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Difference between HP Pro x2 (612 G2) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Pro x2 (612 G2) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.495 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 21.93 cm x 0.91 cm -
Weight 850 g 1.09 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
DISPLAY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 12" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8665U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Technology - Lithium Ion
INPUT HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Slots 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (docking and charging)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP Pro x2 (612 G2) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington mini 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, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security -
Compliant Standards Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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