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HP ProBook 450 G10 (Core i7-1355U) vs Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential (Core i5-12450HX, RTX 3050)

Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.

Compared products
01Selected HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD 15.6 inch screen. Intel Core i7-1355U processor. Storage: PCIe NVMe SSD. 8 GB RAM in this version. Runs Windows 11 Pro. KSh 98,000Out of Stock	02 Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB 1,770 g. Screen: 1920 × 1080 (FHD). 144 Hz display refresh rate. Intel Core i5-12450HX processor. Storage: M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. KSh 100,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the HP ProBook 450 G10 if you want longer rated battery life (10 hours per charge), a brighter display (400 nits) and Wi-Fi 6E. Choose the Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential if you want a larger 57 Wh battery, dedicated RTX 3050 Laptop GPU graphics and more memory (16 GB RAM).

Performance

HP ProBook 450 G10: Intel Core i7-1355U processor
Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential: Intel Core i5-12450HX processor

Storage

HP ProBook 450 G10: PCIe NVMe SSD
Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential: M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Memory

HP ProBook 450 G10: 8 GB RAM in this version
Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential: 16 GB RAM in this version

Software

HP ProBook 450 G10: Runs Windows 11 Pro
Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential: Runs Windows 11

Display

HP ProBook 450 G10: 15.6-inch LCD display
Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential: 15.6-inch LCD display, 144 Hz

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HP ProBook 450 G10

Rated for up to 10 hours per charge (vs 6).
Brighter display: up to 400 nits (vs 300).
Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
More CPU cores: 10 (vs 8).
Higher boost clock: up to 5 GHz (vs 4.4 GHz).

Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential

Larger battery: 57 Wh (vs 42 Wh).
Dedicated RTX 3050 graphics (vs integrated Intel graphics).
More memory: 16 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
144 Hz display.

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Priority	HP ProBook 450 G10	Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential
Performance	Intel Core i7-1355U processor, Integrated Intel graphics	Intel Core i5-12450HX processor, RTX 3050 Laptop GPU graphics
Memory	8 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
Storage	512 GB storage	512 GB storage
Display	15.6-inch LCD display	15.6-inch LCD display, 144 Hz
Battery life	Up to 10 hours per charge	Up to 6 hours per charge
Weight	About 1.74 kg	About 1.77 kg
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Software	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11
Power adapter	45 W or 65 W, USB-C or HP Smart AC	135 W Slim Tip AC adapter
Trackpad	Multi-touch Clickpad	Precision multi-touch touchpad
Brightness	250 nits, 300 nits QHD or 400 nits FHD	300 nits
Processor	Intel Core i7-1355U	Intel Core i5-12450HX
GPU	Integrated Intel Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Speakers	Dual stereo speakers	2 × 2 W stereo speakers
USB-A	2 × USB-A 5 Gbps	3 × USB-A
USB-C	2 × USB-C 10 Gbps with Power Delivery and DisplayPort	1 × USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and USB PD

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Brand	HP	Lenovo
Model	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U	Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9E Essential
Announced	2023	2024
Form Factor	Clamshell	Gaming laptop
Color	—	Luna Grey

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Dimensions	359.4 × 239.5 × 19.9 mm	359.3 × 236 × 19.9–22.95 mm
Weight	Starting at 1.74 kg with 42 Wh or 1.79 kg with 51 Wh; configuration dependent	Starting at 1.77 kg
Build Materials	—	PC-ABS top and bottom

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Display Size	15.6 inches	15.6-inch
Display Type	UWVA/IPS options; exact panel depends on SKU	IPS anti-glare
Resolution	HD 1366 × 768, FHD 1920 × 1080 or QHD 2560 × 1440; exact panel depends on SKU	1920 × 1080 (FHD)
Brightness	250 nits, 300 nits QHD or 400 nits FHD; configuration dependent	300 nits
Touchscreen	Touch and non-touch configurations available; exact SKU required	No
Display Features	Anti-glare; narrow bezel; 45% NTSC, 100% sRGB or 100% NTSC depending on panel	16:9, 100% sRGB, 1000:1 contrast, 88% active-area ratio
Refresh Rate	—	144 Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Processor	Intel Core i7-1355U	Intel Core i5-12450HX
CPU	10 cores, 12 threads, up to 5.0GHz	8 cores (4 P-cores + 4 E-cores), 12 threads; up to 4.4 GHz; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache
GPU	Integrated Intel Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Graphics Memory	Shared system memory	6 GB GDDR6
RAM Type	DDR4-3200; two accessible SO-DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 32 GB	DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM
Storage Type	PCIe NVMe SSD	M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
RAM	8GB	16 GB
Storage	512GB	512 GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Battery	3-cell 42 Wh or 51 Wh lithium-polymer; configuration dependent	3-cell 57 Wh
Battery Life	HP tests: up to 10 h 45 min with 42 Wh or 13 h with 51 Wh battery; actual runtime varies	Up to 6 hours (Lenovo target; usage-dependent)
Power Adapter	45 W or 65 W, USB-C or HP Smart AC; regional configuration dependent	135 W Slim Tip AC adapter
Charging	—	Rapid Charge Pro: up to 50% in 30 minutes

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Wi-Fi	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 on documented configuration; wireless options vary	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax 2×2)
Bluetooth	5.3 on documented AX211 configuration	Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45	Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
Specification	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Webcam	HD or optional 5 MP IR camera; exact configuration requires SKU confirmation	HD 720p webcam with electronic privacy shutter
Speakers	Dual stereo speakers	2 × 2 W stereo speakers
Microphones	Dual digital microphone array	Dual-array microphones
Audio Features	Integrated stereo audio with dual-array microphones	Realtek HD Audio; Nahimic Audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
Specification	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Keyboard	Spill-resistant full-size keyboard with numeric keypad; backlight optional by configuration	6-row keyboard with numeric keypad
Keyboard Backlight	Optional backlit keyboard	White backlight
Trackpad	Multi-touch Clickpad	Precision multi-touch touchpad
Fingerprint Reader	Optional fingerprint reader	—
Stylus Support	No	No

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
Specification	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
USB-A	2 × USB-A 5 Gbps	3 × USB-A
USB-C	2 × USB-C 10 Gbps with Power Delivery and DisplayPort	1 × USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and USB PD
Thunderbolt / USB4	No Thunderbolt or USB4; USB-C 10 Gbps with Power Delivery and DisplayPort	No
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort	DisplayPort over USB-C	DisplayPort via USB-C
Memory Card Reader	No SD or microSD card reader	No
3.5mm Audio Jack	3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo	3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack
Other Ports	AC power connector	Power connector

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
Specification	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Security	TPM 2.0; HP Sure Start, Sure Click and Sure Sense	Firmware TPM 2.0; electronic camera shutter
Cooling	—	Dual-fan gaming cooling
Special Features	—	NVIDIA DLSS; Dynamic Boost 2.0

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Laptop	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U	Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential – Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
Charging Cable	AC power cord, 1 m; 2-wire or 3-wire platform options	—

Similarities

Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Both have LCD displays.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both offer 512 GB of storage.
Both have 15.6-inch screens.
Both have built-in microphones for calls.

In summary

Choose Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential for dedicated RTX 3050 graphics and more memory; HP ProBook 450 G10 offers longer rated battery life and a brighter screen.

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