HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel
43.2Performancespec-basedchip39.8
32.4chipGraphicschip55.7
27.7Displayspec-based26.5
41.3Batteryspec-based—
74.3Portabilityspec-based61.4
4 spec wins — HP EliteBook 6 G1q 141 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 scores 42.9 against 43 for Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 23% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 22 mm
- 13% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 1.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,161 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel
- Stronger graphics score: 56 vs 32
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch or touch options) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 435 nits+9% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,416Bottom 14% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,619Bottom 30% | — |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 56 Wh | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+13% | 1.65 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm+23% | 22 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 1Gbps, nano-SIM slot | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm FastConnect 7800) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p webcam (5MP IR camera on some configurations) | — |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader in power button |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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