HP 245 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 245 G8 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX). 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 245 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 245 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor speed

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics card

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

sufficient connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 245 G8 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX)
71 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 245 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.59 cm x 1.99 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Dark ash silver Granite black IMR
DISPLAY HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 605
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD, Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, single stream (1x1), MU-MIMO Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A 45 Watt
INPUT HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, PTP certified touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic - English Windows 10 Home in S mode - 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 (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IGM (81MX)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, FCC, ICES, low halogen, RED RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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