HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T430s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook
HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
Lenovo ThinkPad T430s

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T430s. 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 EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

bright full HD display

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.04 cm x 22.93 cm x 1.77 cm 34.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.79 kg
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (3rd Gen) 3520M / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel QM77 Express
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features AMD GuardMI Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3-12800
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer removable
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel HD Graphics 4000
Video Memory - 1 GB
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Camera Features HP Privacy HD Face tracking
Video Resolutions 720p 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3202
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 - PCI Express Mini Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPH Intel 82579LM
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 3G
Technology - GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+
Controller - Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Half Mini Card
BATTERY HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 1
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 43.2 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.6 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
Expansion Bays - 1 x Ultrabay Slim
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, Native Miracast, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Manager Gen5, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP SureRun Gen2, HP Sure Recover Gen2, HP SureStart -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 735 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Bundled with HP EliteDisplay E243, HP Prelude Pro Recycle Backpack, HP USB Keyboard, HP USB mouse -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor ThinkLight
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), padlock loop Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, Setup Password, BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, MU-MIMO technology, Master Boot Record Security, Secure Erase, BIOS Update via Network, ultra-slim Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT)
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver 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 - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - software - 90 days
Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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