HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3)

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HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3). 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 850 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

sleek aluminum design

powerful intel processors

bright full-hd display

comfortable keyboard

premium price tag

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port variety

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust connectivity options

supports fast charging

dedicated nvidia gpu

upgradeable ram and storage

solid build quality

average battery capacity

basic 250-nit display

limited cpu performance

no fingerprint reader

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.97 cm x 23.38 cm x 1.92 cm 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.77 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour - Thunder black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Dual stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H3)
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Hall sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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 Power-on password, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC capable Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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 - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - software - 90 days
Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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