HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L450

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HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L450. 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 ThinkPad L450 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

solid performance base

affordable price point

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L450
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.4 cm x 1.89 cm 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 2.06 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pike silver -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - 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 400 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare +PSR Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8400H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 240 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer -
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, ClickPad with gesture support, glass with chemical etched surface, two-finger zoom (pinch), two-way scroll Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.0 (charging)
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
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 EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Velocity, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP JetAdvantage, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Workwise (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen4, HP Client Security Suite Gen4, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen2 (free download), HP SureStart Gen4, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1050 G1 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Hood sensor, ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 Power-on password, HP DuraKeys, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards Low halogen ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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