Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) vs. HP Elite Folio Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) and HP Elite Folio Notebook. 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 Gen 8 (20U9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) 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

reliable performance

high price point

average display brightness

limited graphics power

no HDMI port

HP Elite Folio Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite Folio Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative pull-forward design

long battery life

premium build quality

fanless, silent operation

comfortable keyboard

limited port selection

average processor performance

no upgradeable internals

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) and HP Elite Folio Notebook
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) vs. HP Elite Folio Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm 29.86 cm x 22.96 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.09 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy Leather
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.5" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness - 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology - HP SureView Reflect
Features - BrightView, WUXGA+ ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView eDP +PSR, Corning Gorilla glass 5
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) HP Elite Folio Notebook
CPU No CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Kryo 495
Max Turbo Speed - 3 GHz
Number of Cores - 8-core
Cache - L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) HP Elite Folio Notebook
RAM (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 4266 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Qualcomm Adreno 690
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Hybrid HD/IR camera, privacy camera
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Four speakers, quad array microphone Four speakers, HP World Facing Microphone multi-array digital microphone
Codec USI 4551-513711-00 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Qualcomm QCA6390
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Cellular Band - LTE B13, LTE B17, LTE B2, LTE B4, LTE B12, LTE B3, LTE B7, LTE B20, LTE B1, LTE B26, LTE B5, LTE B39, LTE B28, LTE B29, LTE B8, LTE B66, LTE B30, LTE B40, LTE B41, LTE B38, LTE B18, LTE B19, LTE B42, LTE B43, HSPA+ B1, HSPA+ B2, HSPA+ B4, HSPA+ B5, HSPA+ B8
Controller - Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 - M.2 3042
Max Transfer Rate - 978 Mbps
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Quiet Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-gesture clickpad, DuraKeys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Bing Toolbar, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) HP Elite Folio Notebook
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 65W Slim USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested HP Fast Charge
Navigation Receiver - A-GPS/GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou
Compliant Standards RoHS CSA, UL, VCCI, CCC, RoHS, A-Tick, low halogen
SAR Value 1.49 W/kg (body), 1.49 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 8.4 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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