Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2vsHP EliteBook 845 G7

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
ThinkBook 13x Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 delivers strong and stable performance, outperforming some competitors with ease.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 has exceptional build quality, with a sturdy aluminum chassis and Gorilla Glass display.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 boasts an incredibly crisp and accurate QHD+ IPS display.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 features wireless charging, QHD+ display, and Harman Kardon speakers with Thunderbolt 4 ports.
HP
HP EliteBook 845 G7
EliteBook 845 G7

Quick Stats

The HP EliteBook 845 G7 offers impressive performance for its price class, outshining Intel counterparts significantly.
The HP EliteBook 845 G7 boasts exceptional build quality with premium aluminum construction and durability.
The HP EliteBook 845 G7 has an impressive 400 nits display with vibrant colors and reduced glare.
The key feature of the HP EliteBook 845 G7 is its fast performance with up to 32GB RAM and NVMe SSDs.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#506
HP EliteBook 845 G7
Winner
#502
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#533
Winner
HP EliteBook 845 G7
#826
Display
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#245
Winner
HP EliteBook 845 G7
#700
Performance
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#529
HP EliteBook 845 G7
#221
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#284
HP EliteBook 845 G7
#259
Winner
Features
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#770
HP EliteBook 845 G7
#417
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
HP HP EliteBook 845 G7
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1255U
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (R4000/5000, 15W)
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2

Strengths

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Generation 2 is clearly designed to be light enough and bring performance that can outlast any competitor in the incredibly fierce business market.
It has a Qi wireless charging map, which provides an additional surface for charging another device while also providing metal squares that make contact with the bottom of the laptop.
The laptop's build quality is excellent, with a sleek aluminum chassis and a 12.9mm profile, weighing only 1.2kg.
The keyboard has spill resistance and clicky feedback, which compensates for the lack of key travel, making it easy to type on.
The touchpad is responsive and accurate, even if it's not the biggest.
The webcam has an IR sensor for facial recognition, a proximity sensor that locks the laptop when you move away from it, and an ambient light sensor for auto brightness adjustment.
It has a QHD+ IPS display with 424 nits of peak brightness, which fully covers the sRGB color gamut and has accurate colors thanks to its Delta E value of 0.8.

Weaknesses

The battery life is lacking, lasting only 6 hours and 33 minutes of web browsing or 8 hours and 58 minutes of video playback.
The cooling system can't keep up with competitors, causing the laptop to falter in performance tests.
The port selection is limited, with only two Thunderbolt 4 ports and no USB-A ports on the sides.
The speaker setup is decent but not impressive, despite being Harman Kardon branded.
The maximum boost of the Core i7 processor is lower than most competitors, at up to 30 watts and 2.9 GHz.
The laptop heats up slightly when under heavy use, with a hot spot of 41.4°C.
The soldered memory means that upgrading the RAM is not possible, which may be a concern for some users.

HP EliteBook 845 G7

Strengths

The price for a business laptop with a premium aluminum chassis great rigidity all that sort of thing is quite good.
HP is certainly doing a good job of competing with the Lenovo Thinkpad line and we're really happy to see Ryzen options.
Ryzen's typically pretty good at battery life, and we have a 53 watt hour battery which is a good capacity very solid for a laptop this size
The m.2 ssd HP typically uses quite fast ssds in their higher end business laptops and no exception here very good performance out of that

Weaknesses

There's not much excitement about the charger, it's just a standard one
Battery life on this is quite good but may not beat an M1 based MacBook Pro or something like that
The integrated graphics are more built to compete with Intel 10th gen, so gaming might not be the best use for this ultrabook
There isn't much information about the webcam quality
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Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 is a laptop that embodies its intentions: to be light and deliver performance that outshines the competition in the fiercely competitive business market. With a slim aluminum chassis, wireless charging capabilities, and robust specs, this device is designed for productivity on-the-go. But does it truly excel? Our review will delve into its features, performance, and battery life, helping you determine if it's the ultimate portable champion.

HP EliteBook 845 G7

The HP EliteBook 845 G7 is a business laptop that's making waves with its premium aluminum chassis and affordable price tag. Powered by AMD Ryzen processors, this ultrabook promises to deliver impressive performance without breaking the bank. With up to 32GB of RAM and fast NVMe SSD storage, it's geared towards professionals who need a reliable device for productivity tasks, coding, and other demanding applications. But can it live up to its promise? Let's take a closer look.

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