Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

fast ssd performance

relatively high price

no dedicated gpu

limited port variety

average display brightness

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 (5th Gen) and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm 32.01 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.54 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Leather
Colour Black Cognac brown (cover), anodised aluminium keyboard cover, dark ash silver (keyboard frame and base), pebbled leather (cover and base)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - 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 300 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare Corning Gorilla glass 4, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8500Y / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 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 (5th 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 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 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 CX11871 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 2.0
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
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 X1 Carbon (5th Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 54.28 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours Up to 19 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 21.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
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 (microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th 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 (5th 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 2.0) Security Chip, 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, 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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