HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)

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HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook
HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook

Side by side comparison and review of HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

affordable price

average display quality

modest graphics power

limited port selection

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34 cm x 24 cm x 2.095 cm 35.61 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.985 cm
Weight 1.73 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Natural silver Graphite black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (charging)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
LAN
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 2.0
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 Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 640 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Hood sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features DriveLock, HP Automatic Drive Lock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 4, HP Wireless Wakeup, BIOS Update via Network Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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