Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13

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Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13. 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 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard design

good battery life

portable and lightweight

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

modest storage capacity

fewer modern ports

HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative leather design

touchscreen versatility

long battery life

comfortable typing experience

lightweight and portable

limited port selection

average processing power

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.24 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.98 cm 32.01 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.54 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Leather
Colour Pure black Cognac brown (cover), anodised aluminium keyboard cover, dark ash silver (keyboard frame and base), pebbled leather (cover and base)
DISPLAY Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - TN 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare Corning Gorilla glass 4, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8500Y / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 615
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - IR camera, HP Wide Vision FHD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 2.0
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced Pro
Controller - Intel XMM 7560
BATTERY Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 54.28 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.56 hours Up to 19 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 21.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
OneLink+ connector
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 3 (supports DisplayPort 1.2) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C to USB 3.0 adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - ak0001na
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