Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (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 X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust carbon-fiber construction

excellent keyboard feel

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

good battery life

higher price point

no touch screen option

limited storage capacity

average graphics performance

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 (2nd Gen) and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm 32.01 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.54 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, 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 (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Features Anti-glare Corning Gorilla glass 4, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4600U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8500Y / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
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 (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1866 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel UHD Graphics 615
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Face tracking, gesture input support IR camera, HP Wide Vision FHD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 2.0
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced Pro
Controller - Intel XMM 7560
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
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 X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, adaptive keyboard Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Interfaces USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
OneLink connector
USB 3.0 (Always On)
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
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) 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 Ambient light sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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, RapidCharge, reset switch, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), voice input support, MIL-STD-810G tested HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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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