HP 470 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 470 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

robust aluminum chassis

decent processor performance

ample connectivity options

full HD display

average battery life

modest graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard layout

good battery life

solid performance base

adequate connectivity options

heavy design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 470 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L540
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 470 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L540 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 470 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.07 cm x 25.78 cm x 1.99 cm 37.7 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.625 cm
Weight 2.085 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Metal Polycarbonate ABS
DISPLAY HP 470 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR HP 470 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4200U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP 470 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE HP 470 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 470 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Face tracking
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
Audio Features Cortana Far-Field Technology, HP Audio Center -
COMMUNICATIONS HP 470 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP 470 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 8.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP 470 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP 470 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, image sensor Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 470 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
3 x USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP 470 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Windows Defender, Native Miracast -
MISCELLANEOUS HP 470 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L540
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 45W Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, CCC, FCC, ICES 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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