Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) vs. HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) and HP EliteBook 655 G9 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 T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

comfortable keyboard design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited display brightness

premium price point

HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

powerful amd processor

comfortable keyboard design

high-resolution display

solid build quality

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) and HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) vs. HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm 35.94 cm x 23.39 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.226 kg 1.74 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) HP EliteBook 655 G9 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 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Value -
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) -
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) HP EliteBook 655 G9 Notebook
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington 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 BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CECP, EAC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, IEEE 1680.1, BNCI
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 Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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