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HP 15s-fq5016nia (Core i5-1235U) vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 (Core 5 210H)

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HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

  • 1,690 g.
  • 15.6 inch screen.
  • Intel Core i5-1235U processor.
  • Storage: PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 95,000Out of Stock
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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

  • 1,360 g.
  • Screen: 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA).
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core 5 210H processor.
  • Storage: M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD.
KSh 93,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the HP 15s-fq5016nia if you want a larger 15.6-inch screen and more CPU cores (10). Choose the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 if you want a larger 48 Wh battery, a brighter display (400 nits) and Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45).

Weight

HP 15s-fq5016nia
1.69 kg
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9
1.36 kg

Display

HP 15s-fq5016nia
1366 × 768
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9
1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)

Performance

HP 15s-fq5016nia
Intel Core i5-1235U processor
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9
Intel Core 5 210H processor

Storage

HP 15s-fq5016nia
PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9
M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Stored energy

HP 15s-fq5016nia
41 Wh of stored energy
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9
48 Wh of stored energy

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HP 15s-fq5016nia

  • Larger 15.6-inch screen (vs 14-inch).
  • More CPU cores: 10 (vs 8).
  • Numeric keypad.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9

  • Larger battery: 48 Wh (vs 41 Wh).
  • Brighter display: up to 400 nits (vs 250).
  • Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45).
  • Higher screen resolution: 1920 × 1200 (vs 1366 × 768), WUXGA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 5).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 4.2).

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PriorityHP 15s-fq5016niaLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9
PerformanceIntel Core i5-1235U processor, Intel Iris Xe graphicsIntel Core 5 210H processor, Integrated Intel graphics
Display15.6-inch LCD display14-inch LCD display, 60 Hz
Battery life3-cell, 41 Wh lithium-ion48 Wh
Weight1.69 kgAbout 1.36 kg
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
SoftwareFreeDOS 3.0Windows 11

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
BrandHPLenovo
ModelHP 15s-fq5016nia (6G3P5EA)ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 IRL
Announced20222025
Form FactorClamshellClamshell laptop
ColorJet blackArctic Grey

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Dimensions358.5 × 242 × 17.9 mm313.5 × 224 × 16.9 mm
Weight1.69 kgStarting at 1.36 kg
Build MaterialsTextured mesh-knit finishAluminium top and bottom

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Display Size15.6 inches14-inch
Display TypeLCD; micro-edge, anti-glareIPS anti-glare
Resolution1366 × 7681920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Brightness250 nits400 nits
Display Features45% NTSC; micro-edge; anti-glare16:10, 100% sRGB, TÜV Low Blue Light
Refresh Rate—60 Hz
Touchscreen—No

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
ProcessorIntel Core i5-1235UIntel Core 5 210H
CPU10 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.4GHz8 cores (4 performance + 4 efficiency), 12 threads; up to 4.8 GHz; 12 MB cache
GPUIntel Iris Xe GraphicsIntegrated Intel Graphics
Graphics MemoryShared system memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeDDR4-3200; 8 GB factory configuration uses 2 × 4 GBDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
Storage TypePCIe NVMe M.2 SSDM.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
RAM8GB8 GB
Storage512GB512 GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Battery3-cell, 41 Wh lithium-ion48 Wh
Power Adapter45 W HP Smart AC adapter65 W USB-C AC adapter
Battery Life—Varies by workload and configuration
Charging—Rapid Charge supported

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Operating SystemFreeDOS 3.0Windows 11

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Wi-FiRealtek RTL8821CE-M Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 1×1; MU-MIMOWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2)
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 5.3
EthernetNo built-in EthernetGigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
WebcamHP True Vision 720p HD camera with temporal noise reductionFHD 1080p webcam with privacy shutter
SpeakersDual speakers2 × 2 W stereo speakers
MicrophonesDual digital microphone arrayDual-array microphones
Audio Features—Dolby Audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationHP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
KeyboardFull-size jet-black keyboard with numeric keypad6-row keyboard
TrackpadHP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture supportPrecision multi-touch touchpad
Stylus SupportNo—
Keyboard Backlight—Backlit keyboard
Fingerprint Reader—Fingerprint reader integrated with power button

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationHP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
USB-A2 × USB-A 5 Gbps2 × USB-A 5 Gbps
USB-C1 × USB-C 5 Gbps, data only; no charging or external display output1 × USB-C 10 Gbps plus 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
Thunderbolt / USB4No; USB-C 5 Gbps data-only port1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
HDMIHDMI 1.4bHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortNo DisplayPort output through USB-CDisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt
Memory Card ReaderMulti-format SD card readerSD card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack
Other PortsHP AC smart-pin inputRJ-45 Ethernet; Kensington Nano security slot

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
SecurityFirmware TPMFirmware TPM 2.0; fingerprint reader; webcam privacy shutter
Cooling—Active fan cooling
Special Features—Dual SSD support

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationHP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSDLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, Core 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
LaptopHP 15s-fq5016niaLenovo Thinkbook 14 Gen 9 – Ultra 5 210H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Similarities

  • Both have 8 GB RAM.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both offer 512 GB of storage.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 for a larger battery and a lighter build; HP 15s-fq5016nia offers Intel Iris Xe graphics and a larger screen.

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