HP Laptop 15s vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)

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HP Laptop 15s
HP Laptop 15s

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Laptop 15s and Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1). 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 15p G2 ITH (21B1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

adequate storage options

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Laptop 15s and Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Laptop 15s vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Jet black, mesh knit pattern with texture finish Dual tone mineral grey
DISPLAY HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Micro Edge 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA - triple-level cell (TLC) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
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 Atmos
Audio Features - Harman-branded
COMMUNICATIONS HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8821CE M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast, single stream (1x1), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.25 hours Up to 7.5 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 9.25 hours Local video (1080p) playback time: up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP Laptop 15s Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
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 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington 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 -
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number eq1540sa -
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