HP EliteBook X G1a 14 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon)
51.4Performance49.2
26.5Display35.1
72Battery69
78.1Portability74.7
6 spec wins — HP EliteBook X G1a 144 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook X G1a 14 scores 54.5 against 54.6 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) edges ahead in display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook X G1a 14
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 69
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 75
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon)
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,299 vs 2,647
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $2,099
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) | IPS (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno X2-45 (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-9523 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe Gen 4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,647Bottom 32% | 3,299+25%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,341+16%Top 45% | 12,390Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+36% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14.2 h | 15.4 h+8% |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.49 kg | 1.49 kg |
| Thickness | 13.1 mm+16% | 15.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, powered), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR camera with privacy shutter | 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in the power button (select models) and IR camera for Windows Hello face login | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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