HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)

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HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15)
HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15)

In depth comparison and review of HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG). 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 ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

sharp full-hd display

solid build quality

responsive touch screen

good keyboard comfort

average battery life

limited port selection

moderate graphics performance

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25 cm x 1.94 cm 32 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.09 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Aluminium (cover), dark ash silver Dual tone mineral grey
DISPLAY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features BrightView, Corning Gorilla glass, Micro Edge Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-glare, Direct Bonding technology, anti-fingerprint, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, one glass metal mesh (OGM), Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX150 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features HP TrueVision FHD, IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 84 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours Up to 15.8 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 15.8 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Type Keyboard, stylus, imagepad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces Thunderbolt 3 (supports DisplayPort) (PowerShare)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
USB (on supplied adapter)
USB-C (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - German
Software Included Netflix, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Spectre x360 Laptop (15) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G3 IRU (21JG)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, USB-C to HDMI/USB-C/USB Type A adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkBook Yoga Integrated Smart Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer, gyro sensor, electromagnetic compass -
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Fast Charge, TPM support Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number ch000na -
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