HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)

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HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook
HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

reasonable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

mediocre battery life

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Difference between HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.7 cm x 25.7 cm x 2.395 cm 32.4 cm x 22.07 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.18 kg 1.64 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Natural silver Black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
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 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
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 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Intel I219-V
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 20.6 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
LAN
Serial
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - USB-C power adapter
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 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 RoHS, WEEE RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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