HP EliteBook 6 G2q 14 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
57.3Performancechip43.4
23.3Display26.5
57.3Battery70.7
65.1Portability70.8
3 spec wins — HP EliteBook 6 G2q 143 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP EliteBook 6 G2q 14 scores 50.2 against 50.1 for Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP EliteBook 6 G2q 14 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 6 G2q 14
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 43
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 13% higher capacity: 68 Wh vs 60 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 57
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 65
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $3,540
Display
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G2q 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS, anti-glare | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G2q 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-84-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 (onboard) | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G2q 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 68 Wh+13% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G2q 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.73 kg | 1.54 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis with at least 65% recycled metal (Glacier Silver) | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G2q 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (40Gbps, PD), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm audio jack, nano security lock slot | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm FastConnect C7700, 2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5 MP IR AI camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HP EliteBook 6 G2q 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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