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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Pavilion 15 vs Thinkpad 13⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Pavilion 15 and Thinkpad 13 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP Pavilion 15⁩

⁦Pavilion 15⁩

HP

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Reference model ⁦Lenovo Thinkpad 13⁩

⁦Thinkpad 13⁩

Lenovo

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦Pavilion 15⁩ ⁦Thinkpad 13⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand HP Lenovo
Product Family Pavilion ThinkPad
Model ⁦Pavilion 15⁩ ⁦Thinkpad 13⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Budget Mainstream
Operating System — ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer AMD Intel
Processor Family ⁦AMD Ryzen 5⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7⁩
Processor Model ⁦Ryzen 5⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩
Processor Generation — ⁦7th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node — ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores — ⁦2 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores — ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads — ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock — ⁦2.7 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock — ⁦3.5 GHz⁩
L3 Cache — ⁦4 MB⁩
Processor Base Power — ⁦15 W⁩
CPU Manageability Technology — Not Intel vPro eligible
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Integrated
GPU Manufacturer AMD Intel
GPU Model — ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩
GPU Architecture — ⁦Intel Gen9.5⁩
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory Shared system memory
Maximum External Displays — ⁦3 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution — ⁦4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory — ⁦32 GB⁩
Memory Type — ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed — ⁦2133 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor — SO-DIMM
Memory Slots — ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable — Yes
Memory Channels — 2
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦512 GB⁩ ⁦256 GB⁩
Storage PCIe Generation — ⁦PCIe 3.0 x4⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
RAID Support — —
Card Reader — Yes
Card Reader Formats — MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card Reader Standard — UHS-I / SD-family
Display
Display Size — ⁦13.3 inch⁩
Display Resolution — ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class — FHD
Display Technology — IPS LCD
Panel Type — IPS
Refresh Rate — ⁦60 Hz⁩
Display Brightness — ⁦250 nits⁩
Contrast Ratio — 700:1
Aspect Ratio — 16:9
Display Finish — Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology — —
Viewing Angle — ⁦170° degree⁩
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution — ⁦720p⁩
Camera Features — Fixed focus
Audio
Speaker Configuration — Stereo speakers
Speaker Power — ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology — Dolby Audio
Microphone Configuration — Dual-array microphone
Audio Jack — Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type — ⁦6-row ThinkPad keyboard⁩
Keyboard RGB Zones — ⁦0 zones⁩
Touchpad Type — Buttonless multi-touch clickpad
Touchpad Material — Mylar surface
Pointing Stick — Yes
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard — ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard — ⁦IEEE 802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands — ⁦2.4 GHz, 5 GHz⁩
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams — ⁦2x2⁩
Wi-Fi Module — ⁦Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265⁩
Bluetooth Version — 4.1
Ethernet Speed — ⁦1Gbps⁩
WWAN — No
Cellular Standard — —
SIM Slot — —
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count — ⁦3 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications — ⁦USB 5Gbps⁩
USB Type-C Port Count — ⁦1 ports⁩
USB4 Port Count — ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count — ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version — ⁦1.4b⁩
RJ-45 Port Count — ⁦0 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count — ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count — ⁦1 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader — No
Security Lock Slot — Yes
Internal PCIe Slots — ⁦M.2 storage, WLAN and optional WWAN slots⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity — ⁦42 Wh⁩
Battery Cells — ⁦3 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry — Lithium Polymer
Battery Life — ⁦14.56 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method — ⁦MobileMark 2014⁩
Power Adapter — ⁦45 W⁩
Power Connector — Slim-tip DC
USB Power Delivery Version — USB Power Delivery (revision not stated)
Maximum USB-C Charging Power — ⁦45 W⁩
Dimensions & Build
Width — ⁦322.4 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦222.8 mm⁩
Thickness — ⁦19.8 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦1.4 kg⁩
Lid Material — Polycarbonate / ABS
Base Material — Polycarbonate / ABS
Hinge Opening Angle — ⁦180 degree⁩
MIL-STD Testing — ⁦MIL-STD-810G⁩
IP Rating — No rated ingress protection
Security & Manageability
TPM — ⁦dTPM 2.0⁩
BIOS / UEFI Password Support — Yes
Drive Password Support — Yes
Secure Boot — Yes
Enterprise Manageability — No Intel vPro platform eligibility
Smart Card Support — No
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR — ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
RoHS Compliance — Yes
Environment & Warranty
Operating Temperature — ⁦5 to 35 °C⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose Pavilion 15 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Ryzen 5⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦16 GB⁩ (vs ⁦8 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦512 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)

Choose Thinkpad 13 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Ryzen 5⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦16 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦512 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between Pavilion 15 and Thinkpad 13 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Form Factor (Clamshell) and Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between Pavilion 15 and Thinkpad 13?

Pavilion 15 and Thinkpad 13 share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩), CPU Architecture (⁦x86-64⁩), Graphics Type (Integrated).

The main differences: Processor Model (Pavilion 15: ⁦Ryzen 5⁩, Thinkpad 13: ⁦Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz⁩); Installed Memory (Pavilion 15: ⁦16 GB⁩, Thinkpad 13: ⁦8 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (Pavilion 15: ⁦512 GB⁩, Thinkpad 13: ⁦256 GB⁩).

Pavilion 15 may suit users who need its differing values, while Thinkpad 13 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.