HP Laptop 15s vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)

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 13x G2 IAP (21AT). 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 13x G2 IAP (21AT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

sharp display resolution

fast SSD storage

good battery life

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Laptop 15s and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Laptop 15s vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.79 cm 29.6 cm x 20.9 cm x 1.29 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom), glass (display cover)
Colour Jet black, mesh knit pattern with texture finish Dual tone storm grey
DISPLAY HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Micro Edge Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Dolby Vision, Smart sense panel
PROCESSOR HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA - triple-level cell (TLC) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Harman/kardon stereo speakers, Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8821CE -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast, single stream (1x1), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.25 hours Up to 11.4 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 9.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
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, smart sense keyboard backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
VGA (on supplied adapter)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.0 (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
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 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Bundled with - ThinkBook USB-C Micro Hub
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features HP Fast Charge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware 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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