HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)

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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 L15 Gen 3 (21C7). 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 L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

adequate performance level

reliable security features

average display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

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Difference between HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.7 cm x 25.7 cm x 2.395 cm 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight 2.18 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Natural silver Thunder black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 5475U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 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 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
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 L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
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 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
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-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI (4K support)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English / Portuguese
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
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, smart card 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 RoHS, WEEE RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
Carbon Footprint - 236 kg carbon emissions
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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