HP EliteBook 820 G2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T530

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Lenovo ThinkPad T530

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 820 G2 and Lenovo ThinkPad T530. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP EliteBook 820 G2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 820 G2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and portable

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

adequate performance level

decent battery life

average display quality

limited upgrade options

no high-end graphics

higher price segment

Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T530 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

effective thermal management

solid performance stability

heavy design

dated aesthetics

limited graphics power

average display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 820 G2 and Lenovo ThinkPad T530
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 820 G2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.53 cm x 2.1 cm 37.34 cm x 24.38 cm x 3.56 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 820 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 820 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad T530
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 820 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad T530
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 820 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 120 GB SSD SATA
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 820 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 4000
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec ALC3228 Realtek ALC3202
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 820 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY HP EliteBook 820 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 820 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 820 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 3.0 (charging)
2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
PoweredUSB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 820 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 820 G2 Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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 Easy access door, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, soft-touch surface, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, HP Roaming Alert, Intel My WiFi Technology Administrator password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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