HP Laptop 15s vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Laptop 15s
HP Laptop 15s

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Laptop 15s and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS). 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 Laptop 15s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Laptop 15s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid state drive included

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

sharp 2560x1600 display

solid state drive storage

good battery life

competitive price point

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

limited color options

8GB RAM may limit

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Laptop 15s and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Laptop 15s vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.79 cm 29.7 cm x 21.1 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.23 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Jet black, mesh knit pattern with texture finish Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Micro Edge Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA - triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman-branded, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8821CE -
Features Miracast, single stream (1x1), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.25 hours Up to 19.1 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 9.25 hours Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 19.1 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP JumpStart, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter USB-C slim wall mount power adapter
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 HP Fast Charge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number eq1540sa -
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