HP ENVY Laptop 15 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)

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HP ENVY Laptop 15
HP ENVY Laptop 15

In depth comparison and review of HP ENVY Laptop 15 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8). 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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution display

solid build quality

good thermal management

decent battery life

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ENVY Laptop 15 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ENVY Laptop 15 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.7 cm 35.46 cm x 25.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Dual tone storm grey
DISPLAY HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features BrightView, edge-to-edge glass Anti-glare, Delta E<2 calibration, Eyesafe technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision, Smart sense panel, ±89° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
CPU Intel Core i7 720QM / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM55 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
RAM 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3-10600 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 1333 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 7200 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM external -
Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 4830 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Total Available Graphics Memory 2811 MB -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 1 GB 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Camera Features LED lighting Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306-CG
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: harman/kardon stereo speakers, Smart Amplifier (AMP); Input: noise-cancellation technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 18.5 V, 6.5 A 230 Watt
INPUT HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, smart sense keyboard backlight, SMB Service hot key
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB 2.0/eSATA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
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 (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), HP MediaSmart Suite, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Windows Mail, Microsoft Windows Media Center, CyberLink DVD Suite, Windows Live Messenger Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP ENVY Laptop 15 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G4 IRH (21J8)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS, LA2-Q AI performance chip
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), TCO Certified 9.0, Low-VOC
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Carbon Footprint - 402 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - carry-in Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 1060ea -
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