Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13. 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 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 X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 cm 32.01 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.54 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy Leather
Colour - Cognac brown (cover), anodised aluminium keyboard cover, dark ash silver (keyboard frame and base), pebbled leather (cover and base)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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 -
Features Premium Corning Gorilla glass 4, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8500Y / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 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 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 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 Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel UHD Graphics 615
Camera Yes Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Face tracking IR camera, HP Wide Vision FHD
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 2.0
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S - PCI Express Mini Card -
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 3G 4G
Technology GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ LTE Advanced Pro
Controller Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Mini Card Intel XMM 7560
Max Transfer Rate 21 Mbps -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.8 Wh 54.28 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.2 hours Up to 19 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 21.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Interfaces USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
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 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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 Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - ak0001na
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