HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook
HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook

Our Rating: 72 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8). 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.

HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

strong build quality

good battery life

decent performance specs

affordable price point

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.85 cm x 23.1 cm x 1.8 cm 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.845 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material - Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Pike silver aluminium Black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.25 hours Up to 15.6 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (powered)
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (20L8)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, Setup Password, Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, ICCP RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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