HP 255 G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HP 255 G6 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 255 G6 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 255 G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 25.38 cm x 2.38 cm 31.3 cm x 21.93 cm x 1.799 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 1.53 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Jet black Graphite black
DISPLAY HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 100 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
CPU AMD A6 9220 / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-19200 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Single stream (1x1) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 31 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
VGA
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
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 Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS HP 255 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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