Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

efficient thermal management

sharp full hd display

modern connectivity options

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited color accuracy

higher price segment

HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

lightweight and portable

powerful AMD processor

excellent battery life

bright display

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) and HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
71 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) vs. HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.65 cm 30.01 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.27 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Dual tone arctic grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare 8-bit Colour Depth, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7540U / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 740M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, HP Auto Frame
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller M.2 Card MediaTek RZ616 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11j, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11mc
Features Dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46.5 Wh 51.3 Wh
Battery Weight - 229 g
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
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Interfaces USB 2.0 (hidden)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
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)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support (free download), HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, HP Services Scan, HP Connect
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) HP EliteBook 835 G10 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C slim wall mount power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (3 years)
Integrated Options - HP Tamper Lock
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, SRRC, NCC, low halogen, UL 62368-1, TEC, KES, Low Blue Light certified (LBL), Ukraine NSoC, EAEU Compliance, Saudi Arabian Compliance
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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