HP ProBook 4 G2i 14 vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
45.8chipPerformancespec-basedchip51.3
55.7chipGraphicschip73
25.7Displayspec-based38.3
57.3Batteryspec-based46.7
75.2Portabilityspec-based46.1
4 spec wins — HP ProBook 4 G2i 142 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HP ProBook 4 G2i 14 scores 49.5 against 49.6 for Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HP ProBook 4 G2i 14
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 34% lower weight: 1.39 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 25% lower thickness: 17.5 mm vs 23.3 mm
- 13% higher capacity: 68 Wh vs 60 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11
- Stronger graphics score: 73 vs 56
- 108% higher charging: 135 W vs 65 W
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,899
Display
| Spec | HP ProBook 4 G2i 14 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | IPS, anti-glare | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HP ProBook 4 G2i 14 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (4 Xe3 cores, integrated) | Intel Arc B390 (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2, PCIe 4.0) |
Battery
| Spec | HP ProBook 4 G2i 14 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 68 Wh+13% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 135 W+108% |
Design
| Spec | HP ProBook 4 G2i 14 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.39 kg+34% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm+25% | 23.3 mm |
| Material | Pike silver aluminum | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP ProBook 4 G2i 14 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (20Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD camera | 5MP with IR and E-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | HP ProBook 4 G2i 14 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IPH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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