HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L520. 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 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

strong aluminum chassis

impressive battery life

powerful ryzen processors

bright full-hd display

excellent keyboard comfort

limited graphics performance

no 4k display option

fewer port selections

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L520
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.36 cm x 21.47 cm x 1.79 cm 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 2.6 kg
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
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 -
Colour Support - 16.7 million colours
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 320 GB HDD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics 3000
Memory Allocation Technology - Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, HP Privacy -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC269Q
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
WWAN
Generation 4G 3G upgradable
Technology DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced -
Controller Intel XMM 7360 - M.2 3042 -
Max Transfer Rate 450 Mbps -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 53 Wh -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, multi-gesture clickpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (Alternate Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 845 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested -
Navigation Receiver GPS/A-GPS -
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, RED ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, 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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