Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. HP Laptop 15

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad L520
Lenovo ThinkPad L520

Our Rating: 72 %

HP Laptop 15
HP Laptop 15

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and HP Laptop 15. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and HP Laptop 15
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. HP Laptop 15 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 15
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm 37.8 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.53 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.23 kg
Colour - Black licorice
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 15
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Support 16.7 million colours -
Features Anti-glare HD BrightView
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 15
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz Intel Celeron N2840 / 2.16 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 2.58 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 15
RAM 4 GB 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1333 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 15
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD 500 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive DVD-Writer DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 15
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 Intel HD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC269Q -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 15
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 802.11b/g/n
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Features - Miracast
WWAN
Generation 3G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 15
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 41 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 15
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 15
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 15
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 15
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 8.1 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Skype, CyberLink PowerBackup, Mahjong, 7-Zip, Adobe Shockwave Player, EverNote, HP Games Powered by WildTangent, HP ePrint, HP SimplePass, CyberLink Media Suite, Foxit PhantomPDF Express, HP Connected Music, HP Connected Photo, Solitaire, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), TripAdvisor, Dropbox, Avast SecureLine VPN (1 month subscription), Booking.com App
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 HP Laptop 15
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - carry-in
Model Number - r209ni
Other projects: