Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga i7 14 inch IPS SSD Black
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HP EliteBook x360 i7 13.3 inch IPS SSD Convertible Silver
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College (Students) |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 14 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content. |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 13.3 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content. | |
Watching Movies |
High quality video on your ThinkPad X1 Yoga 's Advanced resolution display IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable. You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard. Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available. |
High quality video on your EliteBook x360 1030 G3's Advanced resolution display IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable. You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard. Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available. | |
Basic Video Editing |
With a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another. |
With a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. | |
Simple Music Editing |
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities. The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. |
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities. The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. | |
Pro Music Production |
Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (2560 x 1440 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup. |
Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (1920 x 1080 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup. | |
Bookkeeping |
The 14 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your Lenovo 's 16 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance |
The 13.3 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your HP 's 16 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance | |
Front-end Development |
Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a very capable option. It's multi-core CPU & 16 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 2560 x 1440 pixels screen. |
Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the EliteBook x360 1030 G3 is a very capable option. It's multi-core CPU & 16 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen. | |
Back-end Development |
You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various Dev environments, which is why we've picked something for you that's got an Intel Core i7-8650U , (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy RAM size of 16 GB. Also, its 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution provides adequate screen estate to view multiple window or more of your IDE while you work. | ||
Social Media |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the ThinkPad X1 Yoga will do just fine. |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the EliteBook x360 1030 G3 will do just fine. | |
Browsing |
All components of your Lenovo will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources |
All components of your HP will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources | |
Documents |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-8650U processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-8650U processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! | |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. | ||
Use in Public Places |
The 15.4 hours battery life in the ThinkPad X1 Yoga is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. |
The 18 hours battery life in the EliteBook x360 1030 G3 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. | |
Short Journeys |
The 15.4 hours battery life in the ThinkPad X1 Yoga has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. |
The 18 hours battery life in the EliteBook x360 1030 G3 has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. | |
Long Journeys |
With a great run time of approximately 15.4 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 18 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
Use Around the Office |
The 15.4 hours battery life in the ThinkPad X1 Yoga can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. |
The 18 hours battery life in the EliteBook x360 1030 G3 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. | |
Use At the Client's |
With a great run time of approximately 15.4 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 18 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
Carrying All the Time |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 3.1 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 2.8 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. | |
Carrying Occasionally |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 3.1 lbs weight should suit your needs just fine. |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2.8 lbs weight should suit your needs just fine. | |
Working in Low Light |
This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. |
This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. | |
Presentations |
It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types. |
It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types. | |
Cool Look |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. | |
Regular Look |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | ||
Business Look |
It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment. | ||
Serious Multitasking | |||
Windows | |||
Use as Tablet | |||
Touchscreen | |||
13 to 14 Inches | |||
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Ambient Light Sensor | 1 | 1 | |
Battery Life | 15.4 hours | 18 hours | |
Cable Lock Slot | Yes | - | |
Cable Lock Slot Type | Kensington | - | |
Camera | 1 | 1 | |
Camera Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | - | |
Certifications | MIL-STD-810G | TCO 5.0 | |
Colour | Black | Silver | |
Convertible | Yes | Yes | |
Dimesnsions - Depth | 22.9 inches | 20.5 inches | |
Dimesnsions - Height | 1.7 inches | 1.58 inches | |
Dimesnsions - Width | 33.3 inches | 30.58 inches | |
Display Brightness | - | 700 cd/m² | |
Display HD Type | WQHD | FHD | |
Display Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Display Size | 14 inches | 13.3 inches | |
Display Technology Name | IPS | IPS | |
Display Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | |
Energy Star Certified | Yes | Yes | |
EPEAT Compliance | Gold | - | |
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Form Factor | Convertible | Convertible | |
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated | |||
Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | |
Graphics Card Type | Integrated | Integrated | |
HDMI Port | 1 | 1 | |
HDMI Version | 1.4 | 1.4 | |
Keyboard Back-lit | Yes | Yes | |
Keyboard Spill Resistant | Yes | Yes | |
Manufacturer | Lenovo | HP | |
Manufacturer Part Number | 20LD001HUS | 4SU70UT | |
Memory Card Reader | 1 | - | |
Microphone | 1 | 1 | |
Model Name | ThinkPad X1 Yoga | EliteBook x360 1030 G3 | |
Network 4G | - | Yes | |
Network Bluetooth Type | 4.1 | - | |
Network NFC | - | Yes | |
Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac | - | |
Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
Operating System Name | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft Windows | |
Operating System Version | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro | |
Processor Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
Processor Cores | 4 cores | 4 cores | |
Processor Family | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7 | |
Processor Model | Intel Core i7-8650U | Intel Core i7-8650U | |
Processor Speed | 1.90 GHz | 1.9 GHz | |
Processor Threads | 8 | 8 | |
RAM Size | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
RAM Speed | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz | |
RAM Type | LPDDR3-SDRAM | DDR4-SDRAM | |
RoHS Compliance | 1 | - | |
Sound System | - | Bang & Olufsen | |
SSD Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Storage Total Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Storage Type | SSD | SSD | |
Thunderbolt Ports | - | 2 | |
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C Port | 2 | - | |
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports | 1 | - | |
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.76 lbs |
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