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HP EliteBook X G2i 14 (Core Ultra X7 358H) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
Product A: HP
EliteBook X G2i 14 (Core Ultra X7 358H)
84 of 179 known
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 13.5-inch
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (AMD, 21T00024RI)
Acer TravelMate P2 14 AI TMP214-57
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (AMD, 21ST001JUK)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 15-inch
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (Intel)
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Compare the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US with
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 13.5-inch
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (AMD, 21T00024RI)
Acer TravelMate P2 14 AI TMP214-57
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (AMD, 21ST001JUK)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 15-inch
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (Intel)Product B: Lenovo
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
107 of 179 known
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Dell Pro 7 14 P714260
Acer TravelMate P2 14 AI TMP214-57
Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US
GEEKOM GeekBook M16
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (AMD, 21T00024RI)
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (AMD, 21ST001JUK)
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Compare the HP EliteBook X G2i 14 (Core Ultra X7 358H) with
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel Panther Lake)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
Dell Pro 7 14 P714260
Acer TravelMate P2 14 AI TMP214-57
Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ D3MTG-001US
GEEKOM GeekBook M16
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (AMD, 21T00024RI)
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (AMD, 21ST001JUK)68 of 171 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 32 known for one only
- 38 the same
- 65 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 220 laptops.
- Brightness (SDR, claimed)A: 500nitsB: 400nitsHP is 100 nits higher.
- BatteryA: 68WhB: 57WhHP is 11 Wh higher.
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Predecessor
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN7Reviewultrabookreview.com/72439-lenovo-thinkpad-x1carbon-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: this Gen 13 uses the same chassis as the Gen 12 X1 Carbon and compares it with the previous X1 Carbon Gen 12.9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-Gen-13-Aura-Edition-laptop-review-The-X1-Carbon-is-finally-back.924998.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Gen 13 Aura Edition the new version of last year's X1 Carbon Gen 12 and refers to the Gen 12 as its predecessor.
Successor
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Now-available-to-order-in-many-countries-Panther-Lake-powered-Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-Gen-14-releases.1245998.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the X1 Carbon Gen 13 the older model and the predecessor of the new X1 Carbon Gen 14.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Segment
Form factor
Chassis
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Dimensions
Width312.7Depth217mm(12.3 × 8.5 in)1Maker product pagehp.com/be-nl/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103849791Read 8 October 2026The exact width 31.27 cm and depth 21.7 cm convert to 312.7 mm and 217 mm. The original service table agrees. Front and rear ranges do not establish a configured overall maximum. Thickness is omitted.
Width312.8Depth214.75Thickness (min)8.08Thickness (max)16.95mm(12.3 × 8.5 × 0.3 to 0.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026312.80 x 214.75 x 8.08/14.37 (front/rear), 16.95 (maximum) mm. Stored minimum is the front figure. Stored maximum is the published maximum. May vary by configuration.
Weight (published)
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Lid material
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Bottom material
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Max hinge angle
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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Yes10Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_145242087_1775934459_9962_2818999.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed p37 Industry Standard Certifications states MIL-STD Testing 810H. This is maker claimed model-family testing, not third-party military certification or a guarantee. Official model Japanese page supplies named 19-test list, separately scoped.14Maker product pagejp.ext.hp.com/notebooks/business/elitebook_x_g2i_14Read 7 October 2026Official exact G2i model page publishes 19 MIL-STD-810H tests. List: drop, operational shock, three vibration cases, dust, humidity, nonoperating and operating altitude, two high-temperature cases, two low-temperature cases, temperature shock, blowing sand, cyclic very-low-temperature, bench handling, crash hazard shock and transport shock. The table distinguishes older 810G parameters from 810H where applicable. Only testing claim and named tests are retained, not laboratory values or local sales/service details. No military-use suitability claim.
Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
242.6ppi
242.6ppi
Panel type
Backlight
Dimming zones
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Panel part number
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Screen surface
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Touchscreen
Stylus
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Refresh rate modes
AHP EliteBook X G2i 14 (Core Ultra X7 358H)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2880 | 1800 | 120 | Yes |
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2880 | 1800 | 120 |
Max refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
Not available
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
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Native panel colour depth
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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sRGB coverage (claimed)
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
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HDR certification
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Factory calibrated
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Second display
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Processor
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Processor
Processor brand
Core configuration
AHP EliteBook X G2i 14 (Core Ultra X7 358H)
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | Cougar Cove | 1.9 | 4.8 |
| Efficiency | 8 | Darkmont | 1.5 | 3.5 |
| Low-power efficiency | 4 | Darkmont | 1.5 | 3.3 |
Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 358H Intel ARK states four P, eight E and four LP-E cores, with each base and turbo frequency. Generic 25 W and 80 W processor values are not configured laptop limits.12Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.1196614.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 358H processor description identifies four Cougar Cove P cores, eight Darkmont E cores and four Darkmont LP-E cores. Core names only added. Maker-published frequencies remain, including 3.5 GHz E-core maximum over secondary 3.7 GHz. Generic processor PBP/MTP and pooled benchmarks are not imported as device facts.
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | 2.2 | 4.8 |
| Low-power efficiency | 4 | 2.2 | 3.7 |
CPU cores
16
8
Cores labelled performance
4
4
Cores labelled efficiency
12
4
Threads
Max boost clock
4.8GHz
4.8GHz
L3 cache
Process
1.8nm11Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact installed 358H ARK states Lithography Intel 18A. The schema rule stores Intel 18A as 1.8, so it is not read as literal 18 nm. Notebookcheck gives 2 nm and the Intel 2024 filing calls 18A its 2nm node. This is the nominal CPU compute-tile process class, not the GPU tile or physical transistor dimension.12Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-Ultra-X7-358H-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.1196614.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 358H specification Manufacturing Technology 2 nm, with compute tile explicitly Intel 18A. Nominal process class only. The stored 1.8 follows the schema rule for Intel 18A, not this 2 nm rounding. GPU tile TSMC N3E is not CPU process.13Regulatory filingintc.com/filings-reports/all-sec-filings/content/0000050863-25-000009/intc-20241228.htmRead 7 October 2026Original Intel 2024 Form 10-K MD&A Intel Foundry Products, Services, and Competition explicitly calls Intel 18A its 2nm node. This supports the process class. The stored number is 1.8, the schema rule for Intel 18A, not a conversion from the angstrom brand or a measured feature size.
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Sustained CPU power (configured)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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Combined CPU and GPU power
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NPU performance
Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
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GPU brand
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VRAM
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Max GPU power (TGP)
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Dynamic Boost
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GPU boost clock
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GPU switching
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Memory
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Installed RAM
RAM type
RAM speed
Memory channels
29Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Lightweight-powerhouse-laptop-with-32-GB-RAM-HP-EliteBook-X-G2i-review.1365539.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification header explicitly 32 GB LPDDR5X-9600 onboard dual channel. It corroborates the common HP soldered memory setup and manufacturer Intel Arc minimum dual-channel condition. Its 356H benchmarks do not establish retained 358H performance.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_145242087_1775934459_9962_2818999.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original HP QuickSpecs c09221118 worldwide v9 April 6, 2026 printed p14 states Supports Dual Channel Memory beside all soldered 32 GB LPDDR5X-9600 options. Exact selected maker record has 32 GB onboard and Arc B390. Intel official Arc H-series condition independently requires installed dual-channel memory, not mere maximum controller capability.11Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Intel official product information says H-series Intel Arc graphics needs at least 16 GB system memory in a dual-channel configuration. Exact HP card specifies 32 GB and Arc B390. Combined with original HP Dual Channel Memory table establishes installed dual-channel configuration, not guessed from 2x2 Wi-Fi.
RAM upgrade
Memory slots
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RAM slots
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Free RAM slots
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Maximum supported RAM
Storage
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Installed storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Not available
Storage slots
AHP EliteBook X G2i 14 (Core Ultra X7 358H)
| Form factor | Interface | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 1 | Yes |
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 5 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
M.2 slots
1
1
Free storage slots
0
0
Maximum slot PCIe generation
Not available
5
Ports
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Ports
AHP EliteBook X G2i 14 (Core Ultra X7 358H)
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort 2.1 | 2 | Left | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| USB-C | USB 10Gbps / DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | Right | 10 | Not available | Yes |
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps | 1 | Right | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available |
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Maximum charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps | 2 | Left | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | 65 |
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) | 1 | Left | 5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 | Right | 5 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Standard ports: 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps) with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1, 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps, Always On), 1x HDMI 2.1 up to 4K/60Hz, 1x 3.5 mm combo jack. Connector sides come from the Tom's Guide review. The 65 W USB-C charging figure is the PD range in the August 2026 family sheet (USB PD 15-65W) and the 65 W adapter.6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-full-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review text: the two USB-C ports on the left are joined by a USB-A port. The HDMI and USB-A ports on the right are joined by the 3.5 mm audio jack.
USB-C ports
3
2
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1
Card reader
No
No
Ethernet speed
Not available
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
Not available
65W
Wireless
4 of 5 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi module
Bluetooth
Keyboard and touchpad
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Keyboard layouts
Key switches
Not available
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Keyboard backlight
Numpad
Key travel
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Pointing stick
Not available
Touchpad size
Not available
Width120Height56.2mm(4.7 × 2.2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 20263-button Trackpad, 56.2 x 120 mm. The haptic touchpad option is 70.5 x 120 mm and is not this model.
Touchpad mechanism
Camera and audio
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Webcam
IR face login
Webcam privacy
Built-in speaker drivers
Total speaker power
Audio features
Battery and power
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Battery energy
Claimed battery life
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| MobileMark 25 | 17.11 |
| Video playback | 30.6 |
| Idle | 35.6 |
Adapter rated output
Laptop charging connector
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
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Cooling
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Fans
Vapor chamber
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Liquid metal
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Power modes
AHP EliteBook X G2i 14 (Core Ultra X7 358H)
| Name |
|---|
| HP Smart Sense |
| performance mode |
Source15Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-426649249-c09233200.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original HP-authored six-page G2i c09233200 datasheet Featuring section expressly names HP Smart Sense and says user can enable performance mode. Verbatim names recorded as partial model-family mode list. Footnote 14 requires HP app and Windows 11, which retained device has. No CPU/GPU watts or default/highest mode established, no benchmarks imported on this basis.16Maker product pagesupport.hp.com/gb-en/document/ish_7449949-7450003-16Read 7 October 2026Maker HP app guide System control explicitly lists Smart Sense and Performance under performance modes. Exact G2i datasheet independently binds Smart Sense and performance mode to this model with HP app and Windows 11 requirement. General guide does not prove other listed modes enabled on retained SKU. Default setting, configured watts and highest-mode benchmark eligibility remain unproved. Fresh direct HTTP 403 respected, complete public indexed maker text read.
BLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
Not availableSecurity
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Fingerprint
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TPM
Remote management
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Security lock slot
Software
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Operating system
OS family
Security updates until
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Measured display
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Brightness (measured, centre)
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Brightness (measured, average)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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sRGB coverage (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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PWM flicker found
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PWM frequency (measured)
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PWM at or below brightness
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Response black to white (measured)
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Response grey to grey (measured)
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature
None of 9 known
Fan noise per mode
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Max fan noise
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Fan noise while gaming
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Top surface under load
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Bottom surface under load
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Palm rest under load
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured battery and power
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Battery runtime per test
AHP EliteBook X G2i 14 (Core Ultra X7 358H)
Not availableBLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US
| Test | Brightness (nits) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi browsing | 150 | 11.47 |
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
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11.47h
Video runtime
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Full charge time (measured)
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Certifications
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Intel Evo
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Copilot+ PC
Colour certifications
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ENERGY STAR
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EPEAT
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Other certifications
Eyesafe Certified 2.0, SGS High Performance AI PC Certification, TCO Certified 10.0, ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Eyesafe Certified 2.0, SGS High Performance AI PC Certification, TCO Certified 10.0, ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant.
In the box
2 of 2 differ
In the box
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Power adapter included
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Warranty service
Carry-in, Collect and return1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Courier or Carry-in.
Links
Not compared
Product page
www.hp.com/be-nl/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/21038497911Maker product pagehp.com/be-nl/products/laptops/product-details/product-specifications/2103849791Read 8 October 2026The exact maker D90PZEA product table was fully rendered and read in an ordinary browser. The Belgian AZERTY regional suffix comes separately from its historical maker shop offer. Optional configurations are excluded.
Spec sheet
cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_145242087_1775934459_9962_2818999.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_145242087_1775934459_9962_2818999.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original HP QuickSpecs c09221118, worldwide version 9 dated April 6, 2026, 92 pages, downloaded and read from the public retailer CDN. The six-page maker datasheet c09233200 was also opened. Optional details are not copied indiscriminately.
Manual
EPREL registration number
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