Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) vs. HP 255 G10 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) and HP 255 G10 Notebook. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful professional graphics

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced cooling system

expandable memory options

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color accuracy

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 T15g Gen 2 (20YS) and HP 255 G10 Notebook
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) vs. HP 255 G10 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm 36 cm x 23.6 cm x 1.86 cm
Weight 2.87 kg 1.52 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) HP 255 G10 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) HP 255 G10 Notebook
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable))
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC 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 4 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 4 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p 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 ALC3306 Realtek ALC3247
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) 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 6E AX 210 Realtek RTL8852BE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I225-V -
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 41.04 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) 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 T15g Gen 2 (20YS) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Slots 3 x M.2 Card (2 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
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 (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English 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 T15g Gen 2 (20YS) HP 255 G10 Notebook
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45W Smart AC Adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington 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 HP Fast Charge
Compliant Standards RoHS, 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 -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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 Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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