First up to bat, we have HP and their latest enterprise 2-in-1 solution: the Elite x2 1012. Unlike the competition, this product is fully repairable and can be taken apart to replace the battery, LCD/touch module, storage, system board, and WLAN and WWAN modules. Also in their corner? The Elite x2 includes a built-in adjustable kickstand, active stylus, and travel keyboard.
What does the rest of the competition look like? See how they stack up below:
The 2-in-1 play-by-play
| HP Elite x2 1012 | Microsoft Surface Pro 4 | Microsoft Surface Book | Dell XPS 12 9250 | Lenovo Ideapad Miix 700 | Apple iPad Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price & Models | Starting at $899 Core m5/4GB/128/GB/Win 10 Pro |
Starting at $899 Core i5/4GB/128GB/Win 10 Pro |
Starting at $1,499 Core i5/8GB/128GB/Win 10 Pro |
Starting at $999.99 Core m5/FHD/8GB/128GB/Win 10 Pro |
Starting at $749.99 Core m5/4GB/128GB/Win 10 Pro |
Starting at $799 A9X/128GB/iOS 9 |
| Screen dimensions | 12" 1920x1280 Gorilla Glass | 12.3" 2736x1824, Gorilla Glass | 13.5" 3000x2000, Gorilla Glass | 12.5" FHD 1920x1080 or UHD 3840x2169 Gorilla Glass | 12" FHD+ 1260x1440 | 12.9" 2732x2048 |
| Processor info | 6th Gen Intel Core m3, m5, m7, opt vPro | 6th Gen Intel Core m3, i5 or i7 Core i7 with iris Graphics | 6th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 Opt. 1GB NVIDIA Ge Force Graphics | 6th Gen Inel Core m5 vPro TBD | 6th Gen Intel Core m3, m5, m7 | 64-bit A9X chip, M9 co-processor |
| Battery Life | Up to 10hrs 15min MM14 Long life battery (Opt NVMe PCIe) | Up to 9hrs (video playback) | Up to 12 hrs (tablet + keyboard) (video playback) | 8hrs | 9hrs (video playback) | Up to 10hrs |
| RAM/SSD | Up to 8GB RAM/512 GB ssd w/ SED (opt. NVMe/NVM3 PCIe) | Up to 16 GB RAM/1TB SSD (Opt. NVMe PCIe) | Up to 16 GB RAM/1TB SSD (Opt. NVMe PCIe) | 8GB RAM/up to 256GB SSD | 8GB RAM/up to 256GB SSD | 4GB RAM/up to 128 GB SSD |
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Tablet dimensions & weight |
0.3"/8.05mm 0.82kg/1.8lbs |
0.33"/8.45mm 0.77kg/1.69lbs (m3 only) |
0.3"/7.7mm 0.73dg/1.6lbs |
0.31"/8mm 0.79kg/1.75lbs |
0.35"/8.95mm 0.78kg/1.7lbs |
2.7"/6.9mm 0.71kg/1.57lbs |
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Tablet with keyboard dimensions & weight |
0.5"/13.45mm 1.2kg/2.65lbs |
0.52"/13.35mm 1.08kg/2.37lbs |
0.9"/22.8mm 1.52kg/3.34lbs |
0.99"/25mm 1.27kg/2.8lbs |
0.57"/14.45mm 1.11kg/2.4lbs |
10.99mm ? |
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Ports |
1 x USB-C Thunderbolt, 1 x USB 3.1 |
1 x USB 3.0 mDP |
2 x USB 3.0 mDP |
2x USB-C Thunderbolt |
1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, Micro HDMI | Smart Connector |
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Camera |
5MP RF/2MP FF camera |
8MP RF/5MP FF camera + Windows Hello enabled front camera |
8 MP RF/5MP FF camera |
5MP RF/5MP FF camera; Opt. Real Sense RF | 8MP iSight RF/1.2MP FF camera | |
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Audio |
Dual mic w/noise reduction SW, Bang & Olufsen audio, Dual stereo speakers |
Dual mics, stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium |
Dual mics, Waves MaxxAudio pro |
Dual Mics, Single Stereo speakers | Dual mics, Quad stereo speakers | |
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Security |
TPM, Opt. FPR, SCR (via KB), Client Security, SureStart, Drivelock, BIOS Protection, SpareKey, MBR Security, Power On Authentication Pre-Boot Security, Secure erase, Absolute Persistence Module |
TPM, FPR (via KB), Facial Authentication |
TPM 2.0, Facial Authentication |
Dell Data Protection | Encryption | Protected Workspace, Dell Command Suite, KACE, Manageability |
TPM 2.0 | Touch ID (FPR), Password encryption |
Why HP's Elite x2 1012 wins
HP's field serviceable product is specifically built for enterprise-class durability and security. The ability to replace nearly every part of the device without the use of a heat gun is quick, simple, and quite frankly - it's smart. In addition to the 10+hrs of battery life, HP has also added 115,000 hrs of drop testing to their resume - a feature that top contenders, Surface/iPad do not have. Another top-priority for the enterprise class? Security. HP offers a slew of security features, including one not featured above, a slot for a security lock. Want to learn more? Check out HP's video below: