Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) vs. HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) and HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

competitive price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

sharp display resolution

strong processor performance

good battery life

affordable price

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

fewer connectivity options

average build quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) and HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) vs. HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 29.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 1 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Two-coat high bake paint finish, thixomolding (cover and keyboard frame), pale rose gold (base) | Natural silver (base), two-coat high bake paint finish, thixomolding (cover and keyboard frame)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller AMD Freesync Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus HP Wide Vision
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 43 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.25 hours Up to 10 hours
Battery Run Time - Typical usage: up to 10 hours
Video playback: up to 9.75 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Gesture function, precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Plus
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Audio Switch, HP Connection Optimizer, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Adobe (1 month trial), HEVC Media Extension
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 65 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS HP Fast Charge
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RED
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - be0034na
Other Comparisons with Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Other Comparisons with HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: