HP 250 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T540p

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

Our Rating: 65 %

In depth comparison and review of HP 250 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T540p. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 T540p Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T540p based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good performance levels

reliable security features

decent battery life

heavy and bulky

outdated design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 250 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 250 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T540p Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.6 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.25 cm 37.6 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.77 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Dark ash silver Black
DISPLAY HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz / PC4-21333 -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC) 240 GB SSD
Optical Drive DVD-Writer DVD-Writer removable
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4
COMMUNICATIONS HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast -
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh -
AC ADAPTER HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
M.2 Card
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
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 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP 250 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T540p
Dockable - Yes
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 1.2) Security Chip
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, ThinkPad Roll Cage, 1 USB 2.0 (Always On)
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 - 2 years - pick-up and return
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