HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L520. 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 ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

strong amd performance

durable aluminum chassis

comfortable keyboard design

excellent enterprise security

affordable price point

average display brightness

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

modest battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L520
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.49 cm x 25.69 cm x 1.89 cm 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Pike silver aluminium -
DISPLAY HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Colour Support - 16.7 million colours
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 320 GB HDD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics 3000
Memory Allocation Technology - Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC269Q
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
WWAN
Generation - 3G upgradable
BATTERY HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh -
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0 (powered)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network -
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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