Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) vs. HP 255 G10 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) and HP 255 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 L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate port selection

average display brightness

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

HP 255 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 255 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent battery life

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

mediocre display quality

limited performance capacity

basic graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) and HP 255 G10 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) vs. HP 255 G10 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm 36 cm x 23.6 cm x 1.86 cm
Weight 1.76 kg 1.52 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Thunder black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP 255 G10 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP 255 G10 Notebook
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
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 SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3247
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Realtek RTL8852BE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 41.04 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, PTP certified touchpad, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI 1.4b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - HP SSRM, sMedio True DVD, WPS Office, HP QuickDrop, ExpressVPN, HP Smart Health (free download), McAfee Security (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 45W Smart AC Adapter
Security 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 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password HP Fast Charge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, CISPR, ICES, KC, SRRC, NCC, low halogen, TEC, KES, Low Blue Light certified (LBL)
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 - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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