Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

powerful processor options

good security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

noisy under load

expensive base model

HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

responsive keyboard design

long battery life

lightweight and portable

powerful AMD processor

limited storage capacity

no 4K display option

average sound quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) and HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) vs. HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm 32.19 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.21 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black Pike silver aluminium
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller AMD Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), AMD Precision Boost 2 Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Kioxia -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3247-CG
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) -
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 39.3 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN (RJ-45)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) HP EliteBook 645 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 T14 Gen 3 (21CG) HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C slim 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), chassis intrusion sensor
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, certificate based BIOS authentication BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CECP, SRRC, CIT, low halogen, UL 62368-1, ICCP, TEC, KES, BNCI, 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)
Other Comparisons with Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Other Comparisons with HP EliteBook 645 G10 Notebook
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: