Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard layout

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

HP EliteBook 850 G6 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 850 G6 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

bright display

heavy for portability

average graphics performance

noisy under load

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) and HP EliteBook 850 G6
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) vs. HP EliteBook 850 G6 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) HP EliteBook 850 G6
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.58 cm x 21.756 cm x 1.81 cm -
Weight 1.29 kg -
Case Material Polyphenylene sulfide (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) HP EliteBook 850 G6
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) HP EliteBook 850 G6
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) HP EliteBook 850 G6
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM -
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) HP EliteBook 850 G6
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) HP EliteBook 850 G6
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) HP EliteBook 850 G6
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) HP EliteBook 850 G6
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 54.7 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) HP EliteBook 850 G6
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) HP EliteBook 850 G6
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Full-size
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) HP EliteBook 850 G6
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) HP EliteBook 850 G6
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) HP EliteBook 850 G6
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified ISO 9001, CarbonNeutral, BSI, ISO 8887
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - return to base - 2 years
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