HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG). 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.

HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

includes office 365

solid build quality

limited storage capacity

average display quality

slower processor

minimal connectivity options

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

powerful processor options

good security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

noisy under load

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30 cm x 20.81 cm x 1.8 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.21 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Chalkboard grey Thunder black
DISPLAY HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
CPU Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.0 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 -
Frame Rate 24 frames per second -
Sound Microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37.69 Wh 39.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Microsoft 365 (Trial), HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Classroom Manager, HP SSRM, HP School Pack 3.5, HP Prime Graphing Calculator Pro, HP Simple Sign-On, Kortext -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Stream Pro Laptop 11 G5 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter USB-C slim 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 mini security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, IP41, IPX1, IEEE 1680, RED, AUS/NZ RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 - parts and labour - 1 year -
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