HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)

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In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.42 cm x 23.77 cm x 1.79 cm 32.18 cm x 22.42 cm x 1.88 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.46 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Pike silver aluminium Black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
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 -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 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 L380 (20M5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
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 L380 (20M5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
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 16.1 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
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, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Type Mouse, keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
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 L380 (20M5)
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, fingerprint 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, 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
SAR Value - 0.948 W/kg (body), 0.948 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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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