Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) vs. HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook

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HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) and HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook. 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 3 (21B4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

good keyboard feel

adequate connectivity options

competitive price point

average display quality

modest battery life

limited graphics power

noisy under load

HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

lightweight and portable

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

fast charging technology

expensive price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) and HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) vs. HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.73 cm 31.56 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel vPro Enterprise Platform Eligibility
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3315
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice -
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) -
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 14.3 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) HP EliteBook 840 G10 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter -
Integrated Options - HP Tamper Lock
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified 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, 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)
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