HP ProBook x360 435 G8 vs HP Elite Folio Convertible: Which Laptop is Better

The HP ProBook x360 435 G8 has the AMD Ryzen 5 5600U, a six-core processor with twelve threads. Its operating frequency is in the range of 2.3 GHz to 4.2 GHz. This modern solution is more than enough for most office tasks. The laptop will handle heavy applications and cope with multitasking. You can even open more than two tabs in Google Chrome!

The processor is built on a 7nm process technology on the Zen 3 architecture with a TDP of 15W. Such technologies can significantly increase battery life since the processor itself is energy efficient – the manufacturer of this model promises up to 17 hours of operation.

HP Elite Folio Convertible a WoA (Windows on ARM) machine equipped with Snapdragon on the CPU. This product is supposed to be a corporate model, but individual users can purchase the corporate model without any problems at the HP official store. Although it is a convertible 2 in 1 housing, it is not a general “hinge rotates 360 degrees” type, but it has a slightly irregular structure; the top plate and the bottom are covered with vegan leather, etc.

When talking about the HP Elite Folio, the CPU is probably the first thing you can’t miss. Instead of the x86 series by Intel and AMD, the Arms series SoC “Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2” is adopted. While the operating clock is up to 3GHz with 8 cores, the TDP is only 7W, achieving both high performance and high-level power saving.

General Info

The device is positioned as an ultrabook with the appropriate dimensions and weight: 308.5 × 222.9 × 17.9 mm and 1.45 kg. One of the HP ProBook x360 435 G8 features is the hinge mechanism, which allows you to use the ultrabook in tablet mode. There is also an IPS touch screen with Full HD resolution. Its diagonal is 13.3 inches.

The primary camera was implemented in an unusual way for the tablet mode. If you use the laptop in the standard way, then the camera eye is located on the panel under the left hand:

The laptop has a lot of ports. For example, on the right is a microSD reader, HDMI, fast USB Type-A and Type-C, and a charging connector:

USB Type-A 3.0 and a Kensington lock are on the left: The Kensington lock rarely appears in consumer solutions but often in products for corporate users. But what you rarely see in such computers is AMD processors.

See detailed review: HP ProBook x360 435 G8

The 13.5-inch 2in1 “HP Elite Folio” has launched a new concept of “one element required for smartphones, tablets, and PCs.” Achieves up to 21.1 hours of battery operation by adopting a low power consumption Arm CPU, equipped with 5G compatible eSIM and Nano-SIM slots, seamlessly switching between 3 modes and specifications and functions that can be conveniently used for both business and private use.

HP Elite Folio has a total of two USB-C (charging & expansion ports) on the left and right. It can be charged from either the left or right side, so it can be used according to the location of the power supply.

However, since normal USB is not available, it is recommended to use a wireless mouse such as Bluetooth.

The HP Elite Folio has a relatively long battery life due to its power-saving Snapdragon processor. According to the manufacturer’s specifications, the maximum time is 21.1 hours.

See detailed review: HP Elite Folio Convertible