HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE). 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 Spectre x360 Laptop (14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

360-degree flexible hinge

strong build quality

impressive battery life

pen-enabled touchscreen

higher price point

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

no dedicated graphics

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

impressive battery life

superior keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no SD card slot

moderate storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.83 cm x 22.01 cm x 1.69 cm 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Sandblasted anodised finish, nightfall black aluminium, copper luxe accents Storm grey
DISPLAY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features BrightView, anti-reflective, edge-to-edge glass, Corning Gorilla glass NBT, Micro Edge Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 3733 MHz 5200 MHz
STORAGE HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD, IR camera Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours Up to 24.5 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 21.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Type Keyboard, digital pen, imagepad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Gesture function, precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Sleep & Charge)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days subscription), HP 3D DriveGuard, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (14) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Included Accessories Sleeve, HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter, HP Rechargeable MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor, colour temperature sensor, IR thermal sensor Accelerometer, proximity sensor
Security Fingerprint reader 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 TPM support Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Gold
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 ea0519na -
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