HP 245 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 245 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR). 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 ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

decent processor performance

affordable price

average display quality

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 245 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
71 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 245 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.59 cm x 1.99 cm 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Dark ash silver Mineral grey
DISPLAY HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 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 ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD, Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3
Audio Features - Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
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 -
BATTERY HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A 65 Watt
INPUT HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, PTP certified touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP 245 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
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 ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, FCC, ICES, low halogen, RED RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.568 W/kg (body), 0.568 W/kg (limb)
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 - 2 years - pick-up and return
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