HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2). 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 445 G7 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

powerful Ryzen processors

comfortable keyboard design

affordable price point

good battery life

dim display brightness

no Thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

average speaker quality

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

average CPU performance

limited graphics capability

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
71 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.42 cm x 23.77 cm x 1.79 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.61 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pike silver aluminium Black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.25 hours Up to 12.3 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 11 A 65 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Type Mouse, keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0 (powered)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Manager Gen5, HP Sure Sense, HP SureStart Gen5 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP USB Optical Travel Mouse, HP 65 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter, HP Prelude Pro 15.6 backpack USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, BIOS Absolute Persistence, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, Secure Erase, 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, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP, RED, IEEE 1680.1 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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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