HP 250 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP 250 G7 Notebook
HP 250 G7 Notebook

Our Rating: 65 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP 250 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

HP 250 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 250 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor speed

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

suitable for basic tasks

average display quality

limited graphics performance

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 250 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 250 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.25 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Dark ash silver Black
DISPLAY HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz / PC4-21333 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
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 x4 - Samsung
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Miracast Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.8 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Fast Charge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 -
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