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💻 Dell Pro Plus 13 vs HP EliteBook 8 Flip vs ThinkPad X13 Gen 6
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Dell Pro 13 Plus
Dell
Overall Score
Best for fleet deployments requiring upgradeable SO-DIMM memory and standard Intel vPro remote management
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HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
HP
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Best for hybrid professionals needing a high-brightness 800-nit convertible touchscreen and maximum battery runtime
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ThinkPad X13 Gen 6
Lenovo
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Best for mobile UK executives requiring an ultralight sub-1kg chassis with 5G connectivity options
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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 6
Performance
Dell Pro 13 Plus
7.8
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
7.4
ThinkPad X13 Gen 6
7.5
Display
Dell Pro 13 Plus
6.5
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
9.2
ThinkPad X13 Gen 6
7.8
Battery & Thermals
Dell Pro 13 Plus
7.2
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
8.8
ThinkPad X13 Gen 6
7.4
Manageability & Security
Dell Pro 13 Plus
7.6
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
8.0
ThinkPad X13 Gen 6
7.4
Expandability & Repair
Dell Pro 13 Plus
8.8
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
6.0
ThinkPad X13 Gen 6
6.2
Ecosystem & Software
Dell Pro 13 Plus
7.4
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
7.8
ThinkPad X13 Gen 6
7.5
Value
Dell Pro 13 Plus
7.0
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
8.5
ThinkPad X13 Gen 6
7.7
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Dell Pro 13 Plus Dell | HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch HP | ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 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 | Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 Series 2 (U & H); stocked Core Ultra 5 225U — 12-core / 14-thread, up to 4.8 GHz, 12 MB |
| CPU cores | 12 cores / 14 threads (Core Ultra 7 265U) | Up to 12 cores / 14 threads (Core Ultra 7 265U) | Core Ultra 5 225U — 12 cores (2 P + 8 E + 2 LPE), 14 threads |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated); on-die Intel AI Boost NPU | Integrated Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics (U-series, integrated) · Intel Arc 130T / 140T on H-series |
| 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 (stocked) or 32 GB LPDDR5x-8400 (installed 8533, runs at 8400), soldered, dual-channel, not upgradable |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (two slots) | LPDDR5x (up to 8533 MT/s), soldered | LPDDR5x-8400 soldered, dual-channel |
| 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 | 512 GB (stocked) M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe, Opal 2.0; up to 1 TB. H-series have a PCIe 5.0 x4 slot |
| 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 | 400 nits |
| 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, 1500:1 |
| Touchscreen | Touch panel to order | WUXGA IPS touch, 360-degree convertible 2-in-1 | 10-point touch optional |
| 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× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40 Gbps, DP 2.1, PD 3.0) |
| 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× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40 Gbps, DP 2.1, PD 3.0), 1× USB-A 5 Gbps (Always On), HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm combo |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | 4G/5G WWAN configurable to order | Optional HP 5G Sub-6 or 4G WWAN | Antenna-ready; 5G Sub-6 (Rolling RW350R-GL) or 4G LTE (Quectel EM061K-GL) with eSIM in EMEA; NFC optional |
| Physical | |||
| Weight (from) | From 1.347 kg (2.97 lb) | From 1.399kg (varies by configuration) | ✓From 962 g (2.12 lb) with the 54.7 Wh battery |
| 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 | 299.3 × 207 × 17.75 mm (max); from 9.85 mm at the front |
| 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) | vPro Enterprise available on selected SKUs |
| 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 — Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS platform, below the 40-TOPS Copilot+ bar |
| Battery | |||
| Battery capacity | 3-cell 55 Wh | ✓62Wh 3-cell | 54.7 Wh (stocked) or 41 Wh; Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hour |
| Rated battery life | ExpressCharge to ~80% in an hour | Up to 17h 45m (MobileMark 25); HP Fast Charge to ~50% in 30 minutes | -- |
| 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 (stocked); Windows 11 Home / Ubuntu Linux options |
| 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 | Lenovo base warranty; Premier Support 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 6Intel Core Ultra 5 / 7 Series 2 (U & H); stocked Core Ultra 5 225U — 12-core / 14-thread, up to 4.8 GHz, 12 MB
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 6Core Ultra 5 225U — 12 cores (2 P + 8 E + 2 LPE), 14 threads
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 6Intel Graphics (U-series, integrated) · Intel Arc 130T / 140T on H-series
Discrete GPU
Dell Pro 13 PlusIntegrated Intel graphics
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchIntegrated Intel Graphics only
ThinkPad X13 Gen 6Integrated 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 616 GB (stocked) or 32 GB LPDDR5x-8400 (installed 8533, runs at 8400), soldered, dual-channel, not upgradable
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 6LPDDR5x-8400 soldered, dual-channel
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 6512 GB (stocked) M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe, Opal 2.0; up to 1 TB. H-series have a PCIe 5.0 x4 slot
Display
Display size
Dell Pro 13 Plus13.3"
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch13.3in WUXGA IPS touch, 16:10
ThinkPad X13 Gen 613.3″
Resolution
Dell Pro 13 Plus1920 × 1200
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch1920×1200
ThinkPad X13 Gen 61920×1200 (WUXGA)
Brightness
Dell Pro 13 Plus300 nits
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchUp to 800 nits
ThinkPad X13 Gen 6400 nits
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 6WUXGA IPS anti-glare, 100% sRGB, 1500:1
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 610-point touch optional
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 62× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40 Gbps, DP 2.1, PD 3.0)
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 62× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40 Gbps, DP 2.1, PD 3.0), 1× USB-A 5 Gbps (Always On), HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm combo
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 6Antenna-ready; 5G Sub-6 (Rolling RW350R-GL) or 4G LTE (Quectel EM061K-GL) with eSIM in EMEA; NFC optional
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 6From 962 g (2.12 lb) with the 54.7 Wh battery
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 6299.3 × 207 × 17.75 mm (max); from 9.85 mm at the front
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 6vPro Enterprise available on selected SKUs
Secured-core PC
Dell Pro 13 Plus--
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inchSecured-Core capable
ThinkPad X13 Gen 6--
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 6AI PC — Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS platform, 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 654.7 Wh (stocked) or 41 Wh; Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hour
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 6--
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 6Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 Home / Ubuntu Linux options
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 6Lenovo base warranty; Premier Support 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 delivers the most versatile corporate package with its exceptionally bright 800-nit convertible touchscreen and class-leading 62 Wh battery capacity, whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 stands out as the ultimate choice for travelling staff due to its remarkable 962 g starting weight. Choosing between these 13.3-inch enterprise notebooks requires balancing portability, chassis versatility, and post-deployment upgrade flexibility. The HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i excels in demanding lighting environments thanks to its 800-nit panel and 360-degree form factor, supported by a generous 62 Wh battery and Secured-Core PC capabilities. However, its memory is soldered up to 64 GB, restricting post-purchase maintenance. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 delivers unmatched mobility for field workers, shedding substantial bulk to start at just 962 g whilst maintaining a colour-accurate 400-nit display and optional 5G Sub-6 connectivity. Its memory is also soldered to the mainboard, running up to 8400 MT/s. For IT departments prioritising hardware longevity and field maintenance, the Dell Pro Plus 13 presents a distinct mechanical advantage with two SO-DIMM slots supporting memory upgrades up to 64 GB, alongside standard Intel vPro management on its Core Ultra 7 processor. However, its base 300-nit screen and 1.347 kg weight trail the Lenovo on display quality and overall portability.
Dell Pro 13 Plus
Best for fleet deployments requiring upgradeable SO-DIMM memory and standard Intel vPro remote management
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 inch
Best for hybrid professionals needing a high-brightness 800-nit convertible touchscreen and maximum battery runtime
ThinkPad X13 Gen 6
Best for mobile UK executives requiring an ultralight sub-1kg chassis with 5G connectivity options
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