UK’s trusted IT infrastructure partner since 2003
← Comparison Tool
💻 HP EliteBook X G2 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
AI-powered analysis across 23 matched specifications
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
HP
Overall Score
Best for businesses needing multi-platform flexibility and superior display quality in a lightweight chassis.
View Full Details
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Lenovo
Overall Score
Best for organisations requiring the lightest possible enterprise laptop with uniform manageability and strong Linux support.
View Full DetailsKnow which one you want? Get UK pricing.
Fleet or single unit — we quote like-for-like, same working day. No obligation.
Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Performance
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
9.2
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
8.0
Display
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
9.5
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
7.5
Battery & Thermals
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
9.5
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
7.5
Manageability & Security
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
9.0
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
8.0
Expandability & Repair
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
7.0
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
6.0
Ecosystem & Software
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
8.5
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
8.0
Value
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
9.5
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
7.8
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI HP | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Lenovo |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H / Ultra 5 335 / Ultra 5 325; AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 / 7 PRO 450 / 5 PRO / Ryzen AI 5 435; or Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite (X2E-90-100 / X2E-84-100) or X2 Plus (X2P-42-100) | Intel Core Ultra 5/7 Series 2 — Lunar Lake (V, Copilot+) and Arrow Lake (U/H). Stocked: Core Ultra 7 258V (Copilot+) · Core Ultra 7 255U |
| CPU cores | -- | Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, 8-core); Core Ultra 7 255U (Arrow Lake, 12-core / 14-thread) |
| Graphics | Integrated: Intel Arc B390 (Intel), AMD Radeon (AMD) or Qualcomm Adreno (Snapdragon) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (258V) / Intel Graphics (255U), integrated |
| Discrete GPU | Integrated only (Intel Arc B390 / AMD Radeon / Qualcomm Adreno) | Integrated only (Intel Arc 140V / Intel Graphics) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| Maximum memory | Up to 64GB LPDDR5X onboard/soldered, dual channel (16 / 24 / 32 / 64GB); up to 9600 MT/s on Intel and Snapdragon, AMD 64GB runs at 8000 MT/s; non-upgradeable | 16 / 32 / 64 GB LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel, not upgradable — Lunar Lake LPDDR5x-8533 to 32 GB · Arrow Lake LPDDR5x-8400 to 64 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X onboard/soldered, dual channel; up to 9600 MT/s (Intel/Snapdragon), AMD 64GB at 8000 MT/s | LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel (LPDDR5x-8533 / 8400) |
| Maximum storage | Up to 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; OPAL2 self-encrypting options | M.2 2280 NVMe, Opal 2.0, up to 2 TB — PCIe 5.0 x4 (V/H) or PCIe 4.0 x4 (U). Single drive |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 14in (35.6cm) 16:10 | 14.0″ |
| Resolution | 2880×1800 | 1920×1200 (WUXGA); 2880×1800 OLED option |
| Brightness | ✓WUXGA LCD 400/500/800 nits; OLED Tandem 700 nits | WUXGA 500-nit; 2.8K OLED |
| Panel | WUXGA 1920x1200 LCD (up to 800 nits) or 3K 2880x1800 OLED 120Hz VRR; optional touch, Tandem OLED, HP Sure View privacy | WUXGA IPS anti-glare / 2.8K OLED 120 Hz, DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| Touchscreen | Optional touch | WUXGA touch or non-touch; 2.8K OLED touch |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps) on Intel & AMD models; 2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps on Snapdragon models | 2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DisplayPort 2.1, PD 15–65 W) |
| Ports | Intel & AMD: 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps USB-C, PD, DP 2.1) + 1x USB-C 10Gbps + 1x USB-A 5Gbps + HDMI 2.1 + combo audio. Snapdragon: 2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps (DP, PD) + 1x USB-A 5Gbps + HDMI 2.1 + combo audio | 2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DisplayPort 2.1, PD 15–65 W), 2× USB-A 5 Gbps (one Always On), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60 Hz), 3.5 mm combo; nano-SIM on WWAN builds. No card reader, no onboard Ethernet |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | Optional 5G Sub-6 WWAN | Optional Quectel RM520N-GL 5G Sub-6 or EM160R-GL 4G LTE CAT16, embedded eSIM |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (from) | From 0.999 kg | ✓from 986 g (Lunar Lake) / 1006 g (Arrow Lake) |
| Dimensions | 312.7 x 217 x up to ~17mm (Intel) | 312.8 × 214.75 × 17.95 mm (WUXGA) / 16.95 mm max (OLED) |
| Security & management | ||
| Intel vPro | Intel vPro on eligible Intel configs; AMD models use AMD Ryzen PRO manageability | vPro Enterprise available across the family to order |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | Copilot+ PC across the range — NPU up to 85 TOPS (Snapdragon X2 Elite); 50 TOPS on Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Copilot+ on the Core Ultra 7 258V (47-TOPS NPU) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | ✓56Wh (3-cell) or 68Wh (6-cell) Li-Polymer; USB-C Power Delivery fast charge | 57 Wh Li-ion, Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hr |
| Rated battery life | -- | up to ~17 hr (MobileMark 25, WUXGA) |
| Support | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / FreeDOS options); Snapdragon models run Windows 11 on Arm | Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 Home / Ubuntu / Fedora Linux to order |
| Base warranty | Standard 1-year (1/1/0) limited warranty, upgrades available | Base 1-year or 3-year courier / carry-in / onsite; Lenovo Premier Support uplift (to 5-year + ADP) quoted per configuration |
Performance
Processor
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIIntel Core Ultra X7 358H / Ultra 5 335 / Ultra 5 325; AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 / 7 PRO 450 / 5 PRO / Ryzen AI 5 435; or Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite (X2E-90-100 / X2E-84-100) or X2 Plus (X2P-42-100)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Intel Core Ultra 5/7 Series 2 — Lunar Lake (V, Copilot+) and Arrow Lake (U/H). Stocked: Core Ultra 7 258V (Copilot+) · Core Ultra 7 255U
CPU cores
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI--
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, 8-core); Core Ultra 7 255U (Arrow Lake, 12-core / 14-thread)
Graphics
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIIntegrated: Intel Arc B390 (Intel), AMD Radeon (AMD) or Qualcomm Adreno (Snapdragon)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Intel Arc Graphics 140V (258V) / Intel Graphics (255U), integrated
Discrete GPU
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIIntegrated only (Intel Arc B390 / AMD Radeon / Qualcomm Adreno)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Integrated only (Intel Arc 140V / Intel Graphics)
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIUp to 64GB LPDDR5X onboard/soldered, dual channel (16 / 24 / 32 / 64GB); up to 9600 MT/s on Intel and Snapdragon, AMD 64GB runs at 8000 MT/s; non-upgradeable
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1316 / 32 / 64 GB LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel, not upgradable — Lunar Lake LPDDR5x-8533 to 32 GB · Arrow Lake LPDDR5x-8400 to 64 GB
Memory type
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AILPDDR5X onboard/soldered, dual channel; up to 9600 MT/s (Intel/Snapdragon), AMD 64GB at 8000 MT/s
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel (LPDDR5x-8533 / 8400)
Maximum storage
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIUp to 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; OPAL2 self-encrypting options
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13M.2 2280 NVMe, Opal 2.0, up to 2 TB — PCIe 5.0 x4 (V/H) or PCIe 4.0 x4 (U). Single drive
Display
Display size
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI14in (35.6cm) 16:10
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1314.0″
Resolution
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI2880×1800
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 131920×1200 (WUXGA); 2880×1800 OLED option
Brightness
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIWUXGA LCD 400/500/800 nits; OLED Tandem 700 nits
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13WUXGA 500-nit; 2.8K OLED
Panel
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIWUXGA 1920x1200 LCD (up to 800 nits) or 3K 2880x1800 OLED 120Hz VRR; optional touch, Tandem OLED, HP Sure View privacy
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13WUXGA IPS anti-glare / 2.8K OLED 120 Hz, DisplayHDR True Black 500
Touchscreen
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIOptional touch
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13WUXGA touch or non-touch; 2.8K OLED touch
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps) on Intel & AMD models; 2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps on Snapdragon models
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 132× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DisplayPort 2.1, PD 15–65 W)
Ports
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIIntel & AMD: 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps USB-C, PD, DP 2.1) + 1x USB-C 10Gbps + 1x USB-A 5Gbps + HDMI 2.1 + combo audio. Snapdragon: 2x USB4 Type-C 40Gbps (DP, PD) + 1x USB-A 5Gbps + HDMI 2.1 + combo audio
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 132× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DisplayPort 2.1, PD 15–65 W), 2× USB-A 5 Gbps (one Always On), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60 Hz), 3.5 mm combo; nano-SIM on WWAN builds. No card reader, no onboard Ethernet
Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIOptional 5G Sub-6 WWAN
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Optional Quectel RM520N-GL 5G Sub-6 or EM160R-GL 4G LTE CAT16, embedded eSIM
Physical
Weight (from)
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIFrom 0.999 kg
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13from 986 g (Lunar Lake) / 1006 g (Arrow Lake)
Dimensions
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI312.7 x 217 x up to ~17mm (Intel)
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13312.8 × 214.75 × 17.95 mm (WUXGA) / 16.95 mm max (OLED)
Security & management
Intel vPro
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIIntel vPro on eligible Intel configs; AMD models use AMD Ryzen PRO manageability
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13vPro Enterprise available across the family to order
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AICopilot+ PC across the range — NPU up to 85 TOPS (Snapdragon X2 Elite); 50 TOPS on Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Copilot+ on the Core Ultra 7 258V (47-TOPS NPU)
Battery
Battery capacity
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI56Wh (3-cell) or 68Wh (6-cell) Li-Polymer; USB-C Power Delivery fast charge
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1357 Wh Li-ion, Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hr
Rated battery life
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI--
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13up to ~17 hr (MobileMark 25, WUXGA)
Support
Operating system
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIWindows 11 Pro (Windows 11 Home / FreeDOS options); Snapdragon models run Windows 11 on Arm
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Windows 11 Home / Ubuntu / Fedora Linux to order
Base warranty
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AIStandard 1-year (1/1/0) limited warranty, upgrades available
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13Base 1-year or 3-year courier / carry-in / onsite; Lenovo Premier Support uplift (to 5-year + ADP) quoted per configuration
★
Expert Analysis
Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 26 Jul 2026
The HP EliteBook X G2 is the more versatile premium business laptop, offering greater configuration flexibility and a superior display, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 remains a formidable choice with its class-leading light weight and refined enterprise features. Based solely on the specifications provided, the HP excels in key comparable areas: it supports Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm processors, providing IT managers with a multi-platform strategy; it boasts brighter panel options (up to 800 nits LCD versus Lenovo’s 500-nit WUXGA); and it offers a larger 68Wh battery capacity against Lenovo’s 57Wh. These advantages contribute to a higher objective index score of 8.9 over 7.8. Both laptops deliver soldered memory up to 64GB, PCIe Gen5 storage, Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 ports, and optional 5G WWAN, making them well-equipped for modern connectivity. The Lenovo fights back with a marginally lighter starting weight—from 986g versus 999g—and consistent Intel vPro availability across its family, alongside Linux OS options that may appeal to developer-centric environments. Ultimately, the HP EliteBook X G2 is best suited for organisations that demand display excellence and processor diversity, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 is the top pick for those who prioritise the absolute lightest chassis and streamlined manageability.
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
Best for businesses needing multi-platform flexibility and superior display quality in a lightweight chassis.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Best for organisations requiring the lightest possible enterprise laptop with uniform manageability and strong Linux support.
Ready to proceed?
Not sure which one fits your environment?
Our UK specialists will recommend the right option for your workload and send itemised pricing — vendor-neutral, no obligation.
Response within 4 business hours · 20+ yr UK reseller
HP EliteBook X G2 14 inch AI
View Full Details →ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
View Full Details →Want to compare different products or add more to this comparison?
Open Interactive Comparison Tool →💷 Spread the cost · IT finance
Made your choice? Spread the cost.
Whichever you choose, you don't have to pay for it all upfront — finance your new hardware from £47/mo ex VAT on hire purchase or lease. Compare monthly payments and terms in seconds.
See finance from £47/mo →Indicative estimate · subject to change · no credit check at this stage · hire purchase, lease & subscription for UK businesses
Indicative illustration only. Servnet Limited is not authorised or regulated by the FCA and does not provide financial advice or arrange finance. All finance opportunities are referred to Number Eight Business Finance. Finance policy
From
£47/mo
over 36 months · ex VAT · indicative estimate, subject to change
Next step
Spec the fleet and get it priced
Filter by role, spec and budget across the full range, then send the build for a fleet quotation.
Related comparisons
Other head-to-heads featuring these models — useful if you’re still shortlisting.
Dell Pro Premium 14 vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon G13 vs EliteBook X G2 →
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 →
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs HP EliteBook X G2 →
ASUS ExpertBook B9 vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon vs HP EliteBook Ultra →
Dell 14 Premium vs X1 Carbon →
Dell Pro Premium 14 vs HP EliteBook X G2 →
Dell Pro Premium 14 vs MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon →
EliteBook Ultra G1i vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 vs Surface Laptop 8 →
Talk to a UK specialist
Get expert advice or a no-obligation quote — servers, storage, networking, maintenance, finance and cloud. We reply the same working day.