HP 470 G7 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 470 G7 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.

HP 470 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 470 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust processing power

ample storage options

reasonable price point

large display size

decent build quality

mediocre battery life

heavyweight design

limited port selection

average screen brightness

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 470 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 470 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.48 cm x 27.2 cm x 2.45 cm 36.4 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.36 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Ash silver Mineral grey
DISPLAY HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 530 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP 470 G7 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 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - French
Software Included Skype, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Windows Defender, Native Miracast, HP Audio Control Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP 470 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0) 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 MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards UL, GOST, SABS, FCC, ICES, CIT, ICCP RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
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 - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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