HP 255 G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP 255 G6 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM). 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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent battery life

good processor performance

adequate storage options

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 255 G6 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 255 G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 25.38 cm x 2.38 cm 36.4 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Jet black Mineral grey
DISPLAY HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 100 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
CPU AMD A6 9220 / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-19200 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 31 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
VGA
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - French
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP ePrint, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, Recovery Manager Installer, Microsoft Push Button Recovery, CyberLink Power Media Player, HP Touchpoint Manager, HP System Event Utility, HP JumpStart Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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