HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3). 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 640 G5 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

good security features

comfortable keyboard

decent battery life

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

compact design

average display quality

limited graphics power

modest storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3)
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34 cm x 24 cm x 2.19 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.73 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Natural silver Thunder black
DISPLAY HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Full HD eDP Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AX 22260 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, 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 -
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours Up to 14.3 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3)
Input (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3)
Type Keyboard, pointing stick, ClickPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Name HP Advanced -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
LAN
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English / German Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, Windows Defender, HP Secure Erase, HP Client Catalog, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen3 (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen5, HP Client Security Suite Gen5, HP Cloud Recovery -
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 640 G5 Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B3)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), HP DuraKeys, fingerprint-resistant coating, Setup Password, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, BIOS Update via Network Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, 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, RED RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
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 - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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