HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)

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HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook
HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6). 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 450 G6 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

comfortable keyboard

decent battery life

solid performance

affordable price

average display quality

modest graphics power

heavier design

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

reasonable price

average display quality

moderate battery life

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.49 cm x 25.69 cm x 1.9 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED 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 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 67% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - triple-level cell (TLC) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman-branded
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG Intel I219-V
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours Up to 15.6 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, ClickPad with gesture support Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0 (powered)
2 x USB 3.1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP LAN-WLAN Protection, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Connection Optimizer, HP BIOSphere Gen4, HP Client Security Suite Gen4, HP Host Based MAC Address Manager, HP Manageability Integration Kit Gen2 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 450 G6 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete 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 HP 3D DriveGuard, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, BIOS Update via Network Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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