Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) vs. HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) and HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

high-quality display

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

higher price point

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

sharp, vibrant display

strong build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

robust security features

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) and HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) vs. HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm 30.01 cm x 21.62 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Storm grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology, OGS Technology Corning Gorilla glass 5, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) BrightView eDP
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 5200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 4800 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.5 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 V, 5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, glass clickpad, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Intel Connectivity Performance Suite HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Notifications, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Quick Touch, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) HP Elite x360 (830 G9 Notebook)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen HP 45 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, proximity sensor HP Tamper Lock
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0 Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC capable
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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