Honor MagicBook X 16vsHP Elite x2 G4

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Honor
HONOR MagicBook X 16
MagicBook X 16

Quick Stats

The HONOR MagicBook X 16 delivers smooth performance with its Intel Core i5 processor and decent RAM.
The Honor MagicBook X 16 has an excellent magnesium alloy chassis with sturdy construction and premium feel overall.
The HONOR MagicBook X 16 features an impressive 16-inch IPS display with vibrant colors and 300 nits brightness.
The Honor MagicBook X 16 boasts a range of features including USB ports, HDMI, and a USBC port.
HP
HP Elite x2 G4
Elite x2 G4

Quick Stats

The HP Elite x2 G4's performance is merely average due to thermal throttling and inefficient processing speed.
The HP Elite x2 G4 boasts a premium, sturdy, and visually appealing build quality overall.
The HP Elite x2 G4's standout display boasts vibrant colors and excellent brightness, perfect for multitasking.
The HP Elite x2 G4 boasts an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, featuring impressive specifications overall.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Honor MagicBook X 16
Winner
#578
HP Elite x2 G4
#579
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Honor MagicBook X 16
#498
Winner
HP Elite x2 G4
#814
Display
Honor MagicBook X 16
#390
Winner
HP Elite x2 G4
#392
Performance
Honor MagicBook X 16
#739
HP Elite x2 G4
#602
Winner
Build
Honor MagicBook X 16
#601
HP Elite x2 G4
#33
Winner
Features
Honor MagicBook X 16
#64
Winner
HP Elite x2 G4
#742

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Honor HONOR MagicBook X 16
HP HP Elite x2 G4
up to 16GB
up to 16GB
up to 512GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i5-1235U
Intel Core i7-8665U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
NVIDIA Quadro M620 (2GB GDDR5)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Honor MagicBook X 16

Strengths

The laptop has excellent build quality with no flexors on the magnesium alloy chassis.
It has a very reasonable weight of 1.75 kilograms similar to the competition.
You get a really nice slim bezel, 16 by 10 aspect ratio, 16 inch IPS display that pushes a 1920 by 1200 pixel resolution and covers 100% of the sRGB color space.
The display has up to 300 nits of brightness which is sufficient for working indoors.
You get a fingerprint reader embedded on the power button for Biometrics authentication.
Productivity users will appreciate the Magic Book X16 keyboard as it comes with a very spacious number pad and large keycaps for comfortable typing experience.
The laptop performs well and I never hear the fans kick in even when running multiple browser tabs, making it a very pleasant experience to work on.

Weaknesses

The display bezel webcam is a pretty underwhelming 720p camera with no IR sensor for facial recognition.
The backspace, enter, and right shift key are shrunken in size which might not be ideal for some users.
The trackpad isn't as large as I would like it to be but tracks well enough that doesn't force me to use an external Mouse.
Battery life is a far cry from what the company claims with only up to 4 hours of usage on a single charge.
The side panel feature can be accessed by pressing the function plus f11 key which might require some getting used to.

HP Elite x2 G4

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Honor MagicBook X 16

The Honor MagicBook X 16 is a mid-range laptop that offers impressive features at an affordable price point. Priced under $3500, this device boasts a sleek metallic design, excellent build quality, and a slim bezel display with a 100% sRGB color space and up to 300 nits of brightness. Equipped with a range of productivity-friendly features, including a fingerprint reader and decent port selection, the MagicBook X 16 is poised to appeal to students and office workers looking for a reliable laptop experience.

HP Elite x2 G4

The HP Elite x2 G4 is a sleek and powerful detachable laptop that promises to deliver top-notch performance in a slim and portable package. With its impressive specs, including an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, it's clear that this device is designed for heavy users who need a machine that can keep up with their demands. However, with a price tag of around $3,000 AUD, it's essential to determine whether the Elite x2 G4 justifies its premium cost.

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