Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. HP Laptop 14s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Lenovo ThinkPad L520

Our Rating: 72 %

HP Laptop 14s
HP Laptop 14s

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and HP Laptop 14s. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

HP Laptop 14s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Laptop 14s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid state drive included

adequate performance for everyday tasks

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

modest graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and HP Laptop 14s
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. HP Laptop 14s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 14s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm 32.4 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.46 kg
Colour - Snow white (keyboard frame), snowflake white (cover and base), paint finish (cover and base), vertical brushed In-mould roll keyboard frame | Indigo blue, matte finish | Vertical brushed pattern, snow white (keyboard frame), snowflake (cover and base) | Jet black | Natural silver, paint finish (cover and base), vertical brushing pattern with IMR finish keyboard frame | Mulberry burgundy
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 14s
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Colour Support 16.7 million colours -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 14s
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz AMD 3000 Series 3020E / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 14s
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 14s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD 64 GB eMMC
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 14s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features - HP TrueVision HD
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC269Q -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 14s
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8821CE
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Miracast, single stream (1x1), MU-MIMO
WWAN
Generation 3G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 14s
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 14s
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 14s
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, imagepad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 14s
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 14s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Netflix, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 14s
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - HP Fast Charge
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - fq0017na
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