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💻 Dell Pro Plus 13 vs HP EliteBook 8 Flip vs ThinkPad X13
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Dell Pro 13 Plus
Dell
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Best for fleet managers requiring long-term memory upgradeability and standard Intel vPro infrastructure.
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HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
HP
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Best for mobile executives needing high screen brightness, versatile 2-in-1 touch interaction, and extended battery capacity.
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ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)
Lenovo
Overall Score
Best for travel-heavy professionals prioritising minimal carry weight with AMD Ryzen PRO processing.
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Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Dell Pro 13 Plus
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)
Performance
Dell Pro 13 Plus
7.6
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
7.6
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)
7.9
Display
Dell Pro 13 Plus
6.8
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
9.2
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)
7.3
Battery & Thermals
Dell Pro 13 Plus
7.2
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
8.8
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)
7.0
Manageability & Security
Dell Pro 13 Plus
7.8
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
8.6
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)
6.8
Expandability & Repair
Dell Pro 13 Plus
8.8
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
6.5
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)
6.0
Ecosystem & Software
Dell Pro 13 Plus
7.5
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
7.5
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)
7.5
Value
Dell Pro 13 Plus
7.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
8.9
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)
6.3
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Dell Pro 13 Plus Dell | HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch HP | ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD) Lenovo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U (Series 2) — 12 cores / 14 threads, up to 5.3 GHz, 12 MB cache, 15 W base, vPro | Intel Core Ultra Series 2, up to Core Ultra 7 265U (12 cores / 14 threads, 12MB cache); ordered config Core Ultra 5 225U | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U (6C/12T, 3.2–4.9 GHz, 6 MB L2 / 16 MB L3) · AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U (8C/16T, 3.3–5.1 GHz, 8 MB L2 / 16 MB L3, Ryzen AI NPU up to 10 TOPS) |
| CPU cores | 12 cores / 14 threads (Core Ultra 7 265U) | Up to 12 cores / 14 threads (Core Ultra 7 265U) | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U (6C/12T); Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U (8C/16T) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated); on-die Intel AI Boost NPU | Integrated Intel Graphics | AMD Radeon 740M (Ryzen 5) or Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7) — integrated RDNA 3, shared memory, DirectX 12 |
| Discrete GPU | Integrated Intel graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics only | Integrated only |
| Memory & storage | |||
| Maximum memory | 32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM — two slots, upgradeable to 64 GB | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered and non-upgradeable | 16 GB or 32 GB LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel — installed as LPDDR5x-7500, runs at 6400 MT/s; no slots |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (two slots) | LPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered | LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel (runs 6400 MT/s) |
| Maximum storage | 512 GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD; platform options 256 GB – 2 TB incl. self-encrypting (Opal) | 256GB to 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, with OPAL2 self-encrypting options | 1× M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD with Opal 2.0 — 256/512 GB/1 TB stocked, to 2 TB; single-drive |
| Display | |||
| Display size | 13.3" | 13.3in WUXGA IPS touch, 16:10 | 13.3″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920×1200 | 1920×1200 (WUXGA) |
| Brightness | 300 nits | ✓Up to 800 nits | 300-nit 10-point touch (Ryzen 5) or 400-nit low-power non-touch (Ryzen 7) |
| Panel | 13.3" 16:10 FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS anti-glare, 300 nits, 60 Hz, 45% NTSC, non-touch; touch and 400-nit ComfortView Plus panels to order | IPS touch, Gorilla Glass 7, 360-degree convertible; optional HP Sure View privacy | WUXGA IPS anti-glare, 100% sRGB; 300-nit touch or 400-nit Eyesafe non-touch |
| Touchscreen | Touch panel to order | WUXGA IPS touch, 360-degree convertible 2-in-1 | 300-nit 10-point multi-touch on the Ryzen 5 build |
| Connectivity | |||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD) | 2× USB4 40 Gbps Type-C (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4a) |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort alt mode, PD), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, headset jack, smart-card slot, wedge lock slot — no SD reader | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, headphone/mic, optional smart card reader | 2× USB4 40 Gbps Type-C (PD 3.0, DP 1.4a), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one Always On), HDMI 2.1 (to 4K/60), 3.5 mm combo; no onboard Ethernet |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | 4G/5G WWAN configurable to order | Optional HP 5G Sub-6 or 4G WWAN | Optional 4G LTE WWAN with eSIM (Quectel EM05-G CAT4 / Fibocom L860-GL-16 CAT16) |
| Physical | |||
| Weight (from) | From 1.347 kg (2.97 lb) | From 1.399kg (varies by configuration) | ✓from 1.19 kg; carbon-fibre-hybrid/CFRP top with aluminium base |
| Dimensions | 300.0 × 215.0 × 19.79 mm (20.75 mm max) | 301.8mm W x 216.1mm D x up to 18.95mm H | 301.7 × 214.8 × 15.95 mm |
| Security & management | |||
| Intel vPro | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U with vPro | Intel vPro Enterprise on Ultra 7 265U / Ultra 5 235U configs (ordered Ultra 5 225U is non-vPro) | N/A — AMD platform (DASH manageability) |
| Secured-core PC | -- | Secured-Core capable | -- |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | Not Copilot+-class — Core Ultra 200U silicon; Dell reserves Copilot+ for the 200V builds of this chassis | AI PC with Intel AI Boost NPU — not a Copilot+ PC | AI PC — Ryzen AI NPU up to 10 TOPS (Ryzen 7 only), below the 40-TOPS Copilot+ bar |
| Battery | |||
| Battery capacity | 3-cell 55 Wh | ✓62Wh 3-cell | 54.7 Wh (or 41 Wh) Li-ion with Rapid Charge — 0–80% in 1 hr |
| Rated battery life | ExpressCharge to ~80% in an hour | Up to 17h 45m (MobileMark 25); HP Fast Charge to ~50% in 30 minutes | up to ~15.3 hr MobileMark 25 (efficiency mode) |
| Support | |||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro installed; Windows 11 Home and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported | Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home, Pro Education and FreeDOS also offered) | Windows 11 Pro on both stocked builds; Windows 11 Home and Ubuntu Linux configurable |
| Base warranty | Dell business warranty — ProSupport and ProSupport Plus uplifts quoted | One-year (1/1/0) limited warranty (parts and labour), upgradeable via HP Care Pack | 1-year or 3-year base warranty by configuration; Lenovo Premier Support and onsite/multi-year uplifts quoted |
Performance
Processor
Dell Pro 13 PlusIntel Core Ultra 7 265U (Series 2) — 12 cores / 14 threads, up to 5.3 GHz, 12 MB cache, 15 W base, vPro
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIntel Core Ultra Series 2, up to Core Ultra 7 265U (12 cores / 14 threads, 12MB cache); ordered config Core Ultra 5 225U
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U (6C/12T, 3.2–4.9 GHz, 6 MB L2 / 16 MB L3) · AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U (8C/16T, 3.3–5.1 GHz, 8 MB L2 / 16 MB L3, Ryzen AI NPU up to 10 TOPS)
CPU cores
Dell Pro 13 Plus12 cores / 14 threads (Core Ultra 7 265U)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchUp to 12 cores / 14 threads (Core Ultra 7 265U)
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U (6C/12T); Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U (8C/16T)
Graphics
Dell Pro 13 PlusIntel Graphics (integrated); on-die Intel AI Boost NPU
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIntegrated Intel Graphics
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)AMD Radeon 740M (Ryzen 5) or Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7) — integrated RDNA 3, shared memory, DirectX 12
Discrete GPU
Dell Pro 13 PlusIntegrated Intel graphics
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIntegrated Intel Graphics only
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)Integrated only
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
Dell Pro 13 Plus32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM — two slots, upgradeable to 64 GB
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch16GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered and non-upgradeable
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)16 GB or 32 GB LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel — installed as LPDDR5x-7500, runs at 6400 MT/s; no slots
Memory type
Dell Pro 13 PlusDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (two slots)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchLPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel (runs 6400 MT/s)
Maximum storage
Dell Pro 13 Plus512 GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD; platform options 256 GB – 2 TB incl. self-encrypting (Opal)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch256GB to 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, with OPAL2 self-encrypting options
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)1× M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD with Opal 2.0 — 256/512 GB/1 TB stocked, to 2 TB; single-drive
Display
Display size
Dell Pro 13 Plus13.3"
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch13.3in WUXGA IPS touch, 16:10
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)13.3″
Resolution
Dell Pro 13 Plus1920 × 1200
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch1920×1200
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)1920×1200 (WUXGA)
Brightness
Dell Pro 13 Plus300 nits
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchUp to 800 nits
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)300-nit 10-point touch (Ryzen 5) or 400-nit low-power non-touch (Ryzen 7)
Panel
Dell Pro 13 Plus13.3" 16:10 FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS anti-glare, 300 nits, 60 Hz, 45% NTSC, non-touch; touch and 400-nit ComfortView Plus panels to order
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIPS touch, Gorilla Glass 7, 360-degree convertible; optional HP Sure View privacy
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)WUXGA IPS anti-glare, 100% sRGB; 300-nit touch or 400-nit Eyesafe non-touch
Touchscreen
Dell Pro 13 PlusTouch panel to order
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchWUXGA IPS touch, 360-degree convertible 2-in-1
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)300-nit 10-point multi-touch on the Ryzen 5 build
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
Dell Pro 13 Plus2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort alt mode, Power Delivery)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD)
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)2× USB4 40 Gbps Type-C (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4a)
Ports
Dell Pro 13 Plus2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort alt mode, PD), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, headset jack, smart-card slot, wedge lock slot — no SD reader
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB PD), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (powered), HDMI 2.1, headphone/mic, optional smart card reader
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)2× USB4 40 Gbps Type-C (PD 3.0, DP 1.4a), 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one Always On), HDMI 2.1 (to 4K/60), 3.5 mm combo; no onboard Ethernet
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
Dell Pro 13 Plus4G/5G WWAN configurable to order
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchOptional HP 5G Sub-6 or 4G WWAN
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)Optional 4G LTE WWAN with eSIM (Quectel EM05-G CAT4 / Fibocom L860-GL-16 CAT16)
Physical
Weight (from)
Dell Pro 13 PlusFrom 1.347 kg (2.97 lb)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchFrom 1.399kg (varies by configuration)
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)from 1.19 kg; carbon-fibre-hybrid/CFRP top with aluminium base
Dimensions
Dell Pro 13 Plus300.0 × 215.0 × 19.79 mm (20.75 mm max)
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch301.8mm W x 216.1mm D x up to 18.95mm H
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)301.7 × 214.8 × 15.95 mm
Security & management
Intel vPro
Dell Pro 13 PlusIntel Core Ultra 7 265U with vPro
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIntel vPro Enterprise on Ultra 7 265U / Ultra 5 235U configs (ordered Ultra 5 225U is non-vPro)
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)N/A — AMD platform (DASH manageability)
Secured-core PC
Dell Pro 13 Plus--
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchSecured-Core capable
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)--
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
Dell Pro 13 PlusNot Copilot+-class — Core Ultra 200U silicon; Dell reserves Copilot+ for the 200V builds of this chassis
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchAI PC with Intel AI Boost NPU — not a Copilot+ PC
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)AI PC — Ryzen AI NPU up to 10 TOPS (Ryzen 7 only), below the 40-TOPS Copilot+ bar
Battery
Battery capacity
Dell Pro 13 Plus3-cell 55 Wh
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch62Wh 3-cell
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)54.7 Wh (or 41 Wh) Li-ion with Rapid Charge — 0–80% in 1 hr
Rated battery life
Dell Pro 13 PlusExpressCharge to ~80% in an hour
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchUp to 17h 45m (MobileMark 25); HP Fast Charge to ~50% in 30 minutes
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)up to ~15.3 hr MobileMark 25 (efficiency mode)
Support
Operating system
Dell Pro 13 PlusWindows 11 Pro installed; Windows 11 Home and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS supported
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home, Pro Education and FreeDOS also offered)
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)Windows 11 Pro on both stocked builds; Windows 11 Home and Ubuntu Linux configurable
Base warranty
Dell Pro 13 PlusDell business warranty — ProSupport and ProSupport Plus uplifts quoted
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchOne-year (1/1/0) limited warranty (parts and labour), upgradeable via HP Care Pack
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)1-year or 3-year base warranty by configuration; Lenovo Premier Support and onsite/multi-year uplifts quoted
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Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 8 Sept 2026
The HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i emerges as the top all-round enterprise ultraportable, pairing the largest battery capacity with an exceptionally bright touchscreen display, though Dell and Lenovo offer compelling alternatives for specific deployment priorities. HP delivers a 62 Wh battery, a 360-degree convertible form factor, and up to 800 nits on its 13.3-inch WUXGA panel, alongside Intel vPro Enterprise options and Secured-Core capability. However, its memory is soldered, and at 1.399 kg, it is the heaviest machine in the group. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 AMD stands out for mobile workers needing the lightest footprint, weighing from 1.19 kg with a slim 15.95 mm chassis, AMD Ryzen PRO processing, and dual USB4 connectivity. However, memory is capped at 32 GB of soldered LPDDR5x, and its battery capacity tops out at 54.7 Wh. The Dell Pro Plus 13 excels in fleet lifecycle flexibility with two SO-DIMM slots supporting memory upgrades up to 64 GB of DDR5-5600, integrated Intel vPro management, and twin Thunderbolt 4 ports. Its base display is limited to 300 nits, and it carries a 55 Wh battery in a 19.79 mm chassis. Organisations must weigh HP's display luminosity and battery size against Dell's memory upgradeability and Lenovo's class-leading carry weight.
Dell Pro 13 Plus
Best for fleet managers requiring long-term memory upgradeability and standard Intel vPro infrastructure.
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
Best for mobile executives needing high screen brightness, versatile 2-in-1 touch interaction, and extended battery capacity.
ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (AMD)
Best for travel-heavy professionals prioritising minimal carry weight with AMD Ryzen PRO processing.
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