Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and HP Elite x2 (1012 G2). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. HP Elite x2 (1012 G2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 30 cm x 21.385 cm x 0.805 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 803 g
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Features Premium -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QS77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3L-10600 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 1333 MHz 1866 MHz
Form Factor Integrated -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes -
Camera Features Face tracking -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 -
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S - PCI Express Mini Card -
WWAN
Generation 3G -
Technology GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ -
Controller Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Mini Card -
Max Transfer Rate 21 Mbps -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.8 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 8.2 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 90 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Interfaces USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Elite x2 (1012 G2)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge HP DuraKeys, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
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