The HP EliteBook Folio G1 breaks the conventional mold of mobile laptops and brings many things in store for HP. The notebook unveiled in a CES conference just recently was patterned similarly to Apple's 12- inch MacBook. It also looks sleek and stylish but can it compete with the long-standing reputation of the MacBook Pro? Here's what we know.
HP Elitebook Folio G1 Vs. MacBook Pro 2016: Specs
HP EliteBook Folio G1 maybe a new kid on the block but it is a solid laptop that is thinner than the MacBook and is built with a silver aluminum chassis. It is slightly heavier than Apple's notebook but is lighter than some of the laptops within its range. Unlike MacBook Pro 2016's Intel Core i5 processor, HP is run by the latest Intel Core i7. The Apple notebook and Elitebook both has an 8 GB memory upgradeable to 16GB.
The MacBook Pro 2016 comes along with an Intel Iris Graphics 540, 2,560 x 1,600 Retina display, 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports, a 3.55mm headphone jack and 256GB PCle SSD. HP Elitebook Folio on the other hand boasts of a 2,840 x 2,160 4k Touchscreen display, 2 USB-C Ports, 256GB PCle SSD, 8GB RAM and a full-HD non-touch display.
As for the laptop's battery life, HP Elitebook Folio G1 lasts for seven hours while the MacBook Pro 2016 can be used for up to ten hours prior to charging.
HP Elitebook Folio G1 Vs. MacBook Pro 2016: Price
The Apple Notebook starts at the price of $1,799 while the lowest-end model of HP Elitebook Folio only comes in at $999. The HP Elitebook has 128GB of storage and a 1,920 X 1,080 pixel resolution non-touch display while MacBook has a bigger storage space of 256GB storage with 2,500 x 1,600 pixel resolution non-touch display.
HP Elitebook Folio G1 Vs. MacBook Pro 2016: The Verdict
Like the MacBook Pro 2016, HP Elitebook uses Intel's latest Core M-series processors. Both the HP Elitebook Folio G1 and MacBook Pro 2016 are good choices for people looking for a slim, light, portable and powerful device. The two laptops have amazing specs and features that can lure anyone in. The only difference would be their price. HP Elitebook Folio is for those who want an outstanding laptop at an economical price while the MacBook Pro 2016 is for people can afford a superior laptop at a premium price. HP Elitebook Folio G1 is expected to be released on March 2017 while the MacBook Pro 2016 is readily available in Apple stores all over the world.
