HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Special Edition

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

1
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Attractive design, Bright, accurate QHD display, Milspec durability

Cons:

Weak performance, Short battery life, Touchpad lacks feedback, Pricey

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Last revision on May 3, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Attractive design, Bright, accurate QHD display, Milspec durability

Reviewers Didn't Like

Weak performance, Short battery life, Touchpad lacks feedback, Pricey

Expert reviews and ratings

By Trusted Reviews on February 28, 2016 70

HP EliteBook Folio 1020 Bang & Olufsen Limited Edition – Battery Life The Folio has more power-efficient components than its rivals, but that didn't translate to impressive longevity. Our standard test sets the screen to 40% brightness and runs a...

By IT PRO on December 23, 2015 80

A slender and sturdy lightweight laptop, but a few niggles stop it from getting our unconditional...

By LaptopMag on July 09, 2015 50

This special edition adds a QHD anti-glare screen to HP's slick 12.5-inch Ultrabook, but an uncomfortable touchpad and short endurance hold it...

By Good Gear Guide on June 16, 2015 70

HP's EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Special Edition notebook has a 12.5in screen and weighs 1.04kg. That size and weight combination is a point of emphasis for this laptop, in addition to a strong build quality. Construction materials include magnesium-lithium...

By Alphr on January 07, 2015

If the phrase "business laptop" brings to mind black, brickish machines that weigh a tonne, then it's time for a reset: HP's EliteBook...

By AsiaOne on July 09, 2015 100

You are probably wondering what makes this HP business ultrabook so special. Apparently, the Special Edition is about 200g lighter than the normal version, or about the weight of a phablet. On its own, this may not seem like much, but the "special" is...