HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7). 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 845 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

lightweight and portable

powerful AMD processor

bright display quality

fast charging support

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

adequate performance level

reliable security features

average display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.92 cm 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour - Thunder black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, 8-bit Colour Depth, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR2 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U / 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 5475U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 5600 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 780M AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, HP Auto Frame Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller MediaTek RZ616 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Bluetooth Class Class 1.5 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11mc DASH
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.3 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, volume control, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Interfaces 2 x USB4/DisplayPort 1.4 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI (4K support)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English / Portuguese
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Driver Packs, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free download) Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Included Accessories HP 65W USB-C AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year) -
Integrated Options HP Tamper Lock -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, MIL-STD-810H tested, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 7, Secured-core PC enabled, HP Sure Run Gen 5, HP Sure Recover Gen 5 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI, TCO Certified Edge RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
Carbon Footprint - 236 kg carbon emissions
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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