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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare ThinkPad L460 vs HP ENVY 13-ad012tu⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ThinkPad L460 and HP ENVY 13-ad012tu within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Lenovo ThinkPad L460⁩

⁦ThinkPad L460⁩

Lenovo

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Reference model ⁦HP HP ENVY 13-ad012tu⁩

⁦HP ENVY 13-ad012tu⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦ThinkPad L460⁩ ⁦HP ENVY 13-ad012tu⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Lenovo HP
Product Family ThinkPad Envy
Model ⁦ThinkPad L460⁩ ⁦HP ENVY 13-ad012tu⁩
Model Number ⁦ThinkPad L460⁩ ⁦13-ad012tu⁩
Part Number / SKU ⁦2EG46PA⁩
Launch Year ⁦2016 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Mainstream Mainstream
Color Natural silver
Operating System ⁦Windows 10⁩ ⁦Windows 10 Home 64⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core i5⁩ ⁦Intel Core i5⁩
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core i5 6200U 2.3GHz⁩ ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦6th Gen⁩ ⁦7th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩ ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦2 cores⁩ ⁦2 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩ ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦4 threads⁩ ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.3 GHz⁩ ⁦2.5 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦2.8 GHz⁩ ⁦3.1 GHz⁩
L2 Cache ⁦0.5 MB⁩
L3 Cache ⁦3 MB⁩ ⁦3 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦15 W⁩ ⁦15 W⁩
CPU Manageability Technology Intel vPro: No
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Integrated
GPU Manufacturer Intel Intel
GPU Model ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩ ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩
GPU Architecture ⁦Intel Gen9.5⁩
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory Shared system memory
GPU TGP ⁦15 W⁩
GPU Boost Clock ⁦1000 MHz⁩
Maximum External Displays ⁦2 displays⁩ ⁦2 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz via Mini DisplayPort⁩ ⁦4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦8 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR3L⁩ ⁦LPDDR3⁩
Memory Speed ⁦1600 MT/s⁩ ⁦1866 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM Onboard
Memory Slots ⁦2 slots⁩ ⁦0 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦0 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes No
Memory Channels Dual Dual
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦256 GB⁩ ⁦256 GB⁩
Storage Interface SATA PCIe NVMe
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 3.0⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦2.5-inch⁩ ⁦M.2⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦0 slots⁩ ⁦1 slots⁩
2.5-inch Drive Bay Yes
RAID Support No RAID
Card Reader Yes Yes
Card Reader Formats MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC microSD
Card Reader Standard UHS-I
Display
Display Size ⁦14 inch⁩ ⁦13.3 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩ ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class FHD FHD
Display Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS IPS
Refresh Rate ⁦60 Hz⁩
Display Brightness ⁦250 nits⁩ ⁦300 nits⁩
Color Depth ⁦8-bit⁩
Contrast Ratio 700:1
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare BrightView
Adaptive Sync Technology
Viewing Angle ⁦170 degree⁩ ⁦178 horizontal / 178 vertical degree⁩
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦720p⁩ HP Wide Vision HD
Webcam Frame Rate ⁦30 fps⁩
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Fingerprint Reader Location Integrated in touchpad
Camera Features Wide-angle HD camera with dual-array microphone
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 speakers⁩ Quad speakers
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology Bang & Olufsen; HP Audio Boost
Microphone Configuration Dual-array microphone Dual-array digital microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type Spill-resistant Full-size island-style keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones
Touchpad Type ThinkPad Mylar touchpad HP SecurePad
Touchpad Material Mylar
Pointing Stick Yes
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩ ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ac⁩ ⁦802.11a/b/g/n/ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Dual-band ⁦2.4 GHz, 5 GHz⁩
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦2x2⁩ ⁦2x2⁩
Bluetooth Version 4.1 4.2
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 GbE⁩
WWAN Optional No
SIM Slot Micro-SIM
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩ ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦3x USB 3.0⁩ ⁦USB 3.1 Gen 1⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1; Power Delivery; DisplayPort 1.2; Sleep and Charge⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
DisplayPort Output Mini DisplayPort ⁦DisplayPort 1.2 over USB-C⁩
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader Optional No
Security Lock Slot Yes
Dedicated Docking Connector Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦1× M.2 2280⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦53.6 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦6 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-ion Li-ion
Removable Battery Yes
Battery Life ⁦14 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method Manufacturer mixed-use estimate
Power Adapter ⁦65 W⁩ ⁦45 W⁩
Power Connector Proprietary slim-tip Barrel connector
USB-C Charging Yes
USB Power Delivery Version ⁦USB Power Delivery 2.0⁩
Maximum USB-C Charging Power ⁦45 W⁩
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦339 mm⁩ ⁦305.4 mm⁩
Depth ⁦235 mm⁩ ⁦215.6 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦24.3 mm⁩ ⁦13.9 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.9 kg⁩ ⁦1.23 kg⁩
Chassis Material PC/ABS Aluminum
Lid Material PC/ABS Aluminum
Base Material PC/ABS Aluminum
Hinge Opening Angle ⁦135 degree⁩
MIL-STD Testing ⁦MIL-STD-810G tested⁩ Not claimed
IP Rating No IP rating
Security & Manageability
TPM ⁦TPM 1.2 / Firmware TPM 2.0⁩ ⁦Firmware TPM 2.0⁩
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes Yes
Drive Password Support Yes Yes
Secure Boot Yes
Enterprise Manageability Consumer platform; no Intel vPro
Smart Card Support Optional No
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing HP Recovery Manager
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT Gold
RoHS Compliance Yes Yes
Recycled Materials Not claimed
Environment & Warranty
Operating Temperature ⁦5 to 35 °C⁩
Operating Humidity ⁦10 to 90 non-condensing % RH⁩
Storage Temperature ⁦-20 to 60 °C⁩
Warranty ⁦1 years⁩
Warranty Type HP limited warranty

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose ThinkPad L460 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i5 6200U 2.3GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩)
  • Display Size at ⁦14 inch⁩ (vs ⁦13.3 inch⁩)

Choose HP ENVY 13-ad012tu if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i5 6200U 2.3GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩)
  • Display Size at ⁦13.3 inch⁩ (vs ⁦14 inch⁩)

Overall, choosing between ThinkPad L460 and HP ENVY 13-ad012tu depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Installed Memory (⁦8 GB⁩) and Storage Capacity (⁦256 GB⁩). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between ThinkPad L460 and HP ENVY 13-ad012tu?

ThinkPad L460 and HP ENVY 13-ad012tu share specifications such as Installed Memory (⁦8 GB⁩), Storage Capacity (⁦256 GB⁩), Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩), Form Factor (Clamshell).

The main differences: Processor Model (ThinkPad L460: ⁦Intel Core i5 6200U 2.3GHz⁩, HP ENVY 13-ad012tu: ⁦Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz⁩); GPU Model (ThinkPad L460: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 520⁩, HP ENVY 13-ad012tu: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩); Display Size (ThinkPad L460: ⁦14 inch⁩, HP ENVY 13-ad012tu: ⁦13.3 inch⁩).

ThinkPad L460 may suit users who need its differing values, while HP ENVY 13-ad012tu benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.