HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum chassis

powerful ryzen processors

comfortable keyboard design

good security features

decent battery life

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speakers

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

strong security features

reliable performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.19 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.99 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Metal Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Pike silver aluminium Black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45%
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow bezel bent Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 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 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
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 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.75 hours Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Wireless Button Driver, HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Noise Cancellation, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP WorkWell, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen4 (free dowload), HP Client Management Script Library (free download), Ivanti Management Suite (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, Xerox DocuShare (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - RFID/NFC reader
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 nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features USB port control, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI RoHS, FIPS 201, ISO 22196
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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