Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) vs HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen)
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is the better laptop on paper: it has more memory, lasts longer on a charge and has more storage. The HP Pavilion x360 14 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
- Memory Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga has 16 GB of memory against 8 GB. That's the difference between coping and staying quick with lots of tabs and apps open.
- Battery life Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga should last longer on a charge: it has a 57 Wh battery against 43 Wh.
- Storage Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- Brightness Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga's screen is brighter (400 against 250 nits), so it's easier to see near a window.
- Colour Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga wins
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga's screen shows a wider range of colour (100% sRGB against 45% NTSC), so photos and films look richer and truer.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga if…
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 16 GB of memory gives it more room than 8 GB.
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge (its maker claims up to 23.9 hours).
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You work near windows or outside: its screen is brighter at 400 nits.
- You edit photos or care about colour: its screen covers 100% sRGB.
Choose the HP Pavilion x360 14 if…
- You want a brand-new laptop with a fresh battery: it is sold new.
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You're on a lot of video calls: its 5MP webcam is sharper.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga leads on performance, battery and weight and the screen; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is ahead on performance.
It has more memory and has more storage, and the HP Pavilion x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Core i5-1235U |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X-4266 | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | 1 | — |
Screen
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is ahead on the screen.
It has a brighter screen and has more accurate colour, and the HP Pavilion x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 250 nits |
| Colour range | 100% sRGB | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Anti-reflective | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Pen standard | Lenovo Integrated Pen (4096 pressure levels) | — |
Battery and size
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is ahead on battery and weight.
It lasts longer on a charge, is a little lighter and is slimmer, and the HP Pavilion x360 14 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 23.9 hours | Up to 8 hours |
| Battery capacity | 57 Wh | 43 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 45 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | AC smart pin (barrel); USB-C also lists USB Power Delivery |
| Fast charging | 80% in 1 hour (Rapid Charge) | 50% in approx. 45 minutes |
| Weight | 1.399 kg | 1.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 314.4 x 223 x 14.99 mm | 322 x 210 x 18.8-19.8 mm |
| Materials | Aluminium lid and base | Natural silver aluminium keyboard deck (anodised finish); ocean-bound plastic in base, bezel and sideband |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Hinge | 360-degree convertible | 360-degree convertible |
| Colour | Storm Grey | Silver |
| Colours available | Storm Grey | — |
Ports and wireless
On ports and wireless, it comes down to what you need.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga has Thunderbolt or USB4, while the HP Pavilion x360 14 has an SD card reader.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On), 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (USB PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4a), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm audio | 1x USB-C 10 Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 2x USB-A 5 Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo, 1x microSD, 1x AC smart pin (power) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps | None |
| External displays (max) | 3 | — |
| Card reader | None | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The HP Pavilion x360 14 is ahead on extras.
It has a sharper webcam, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 5MP |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | spill-resistant, Unified Communications controls, LED backlight | Full-size, backlit, natural silver |
| Login | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | No | — |
| Touchpad | glass Precision touchpad with TrackPoint | HP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support |
| Speakers | 2x 2W woofers + 2x 0.8W tweeters, Dolby Atmos | Audio by B&O, dual speakers; HP Audio Boost |
| Microphones | quad-array, 360-degree far-field, Dolby Voice | integrated dual-array digital microphones |
| Pen | Included | — |
| Security | Discrete TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader, Kensington Nano lock | HP BIOS Protection, Fingerprint reader |
Software and model
The HP Pavilion x360 14 is ahead on software and updates.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is sold renewed (used and refurbished); the HP Pavilion x360 14 is sold new. It is sold new and is newer, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 6) | HP Pavilion x360 14 (2022, older gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |