Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) vs. HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) and HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook. 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.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) vs. HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.58 cm x 21.756 cm x 1.81 cm 32.19 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.37 kg
Case Material Polyphenylene sulfide (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core -
Cache L3 - 16 MB -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 660M No graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3247
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) -
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 54.7 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Volume control, spill-resistant, ClickPad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English No operating system
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter -
Integrated Options - HP Tamper Lock
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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