Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) 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 Helix (2nd Gen) Review

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

versatile detachable design

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

improved keyboard layout

heavier than competitors

limited storage options

mediocre performance

higher price point

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 Helix (2nd Gen) and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
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85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Product Type Ultrabook - with keyboard dock Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.11 cm x 19.25 cm x 0.96 cm 32.01 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.54 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 900 g - keyboard dock -
Weight 822 g 1.49 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Leather
Colour Graphite black Cognac brown (cover), anodised aluminium keyboard cover, dark ash silver (keyboard frame and base), pebbled leather (cover and base)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 370 cd/m² -
Features VibrantView, glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, One Glass Solution Corning Gorilla glass 4, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
CPU Intel Core M 5Y71 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8500Y / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5300 Intel UHD Graphics 615
Camera Yes Yes - Full HD
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features - IR camera, HP Wide Vision FHD
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec ALC286-VC -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 2.0
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Ethernet -
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced Pro
Controller - Intel XMM 7560
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 54.28 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 21.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 36 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, TrackPoint, digital pen Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Interfaces USB 3.0 (Always On)
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.0 (on keyboard dock)
Mini DisplayPort (on keyboard dock)
LAN (on supplied cable)
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 Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB to Ethernet adapter Stylus, power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C to USB 3.0 adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass, 3-axis inclinometer Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor
Security Fingerprint reader -
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, volume control, lock display rotation function HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - ak0001na
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