Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) vs. HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) and HP EliteBook 845 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 EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

lightweight and portable

powerful AMD processor

bright display quality

fast charging support

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) and HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) vs. HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm 31.56 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.76 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Thunder black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, 8-bit Colour Depth, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR2
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 780M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, 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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 MediaTek RZ616 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class - Class 1.5
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11mc
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 51.3 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, volume control, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP EliteBook 845 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 USB4/DisplayPort 1.4 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP EliteBook 845 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 Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Driver Packs, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free download)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) HP EliteBook 845 G10 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter HP 65W USB-C AC Adapter
Bundled with - HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)
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, 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Click, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, MIL-STD-810H tested, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Security Manager Gen 7, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 7, Secured-core PC enabled, HP Sure Run Gen 5, HP Sure Recover Gen 5
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI, TCO Certified Edge
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
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