HP 240 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 240 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP 240 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 240 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

decent battery life

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 240 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 240 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.59 cm x 1.99 cm 30.17 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour Dark ash silver Deep black
DISPLAY HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz / PC4-21333 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 54.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support, PTP certified touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), HP Setup Integrated OOBE, HP Documentation, HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, Native Miracast, HP SSRM, HP QuickDrop, Xerox DocuShare (90 days trial), HP Smart Support (free download) Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, ICES RoHS, Energy-using Products (EuP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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