HP EliteBook 2540p and Lenovo ThinkPad X201 are both very popular in the market. at first glance, the outlooks of HP EliteBook 2540p and Lenovo ThinkPad X201 are similar to the previous generation laptops, but changes in the internal details are still a lot. For example, ThinkPad X201 added convenient touchpad, and HP 2540p is equipped with high-performance i5 processor to meet the user’s operating experience.

From the picture we can know that 12-inch HP 2540p notebook is smaller than 12-inch Lenovo X201, it is because HP 2540p is with narrow screen frame while Lenovo X201’s screen frame is larger. Well, both HP 2540p and Lenovo X201 screens are at the resolution of 1280 × 800 pixels.

HP 2540p is with metal wiredrawing processing design, highlights the business style, and more fashionable. But Lenovo X201 still chooses steady black color. HP 2540p is more suitable for young users, who need highly personalized distinctive style, while the X201 is suitable for steady business men.

HP EliteBook 2540p vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X201 in screen frame design

HP EliteBook 2540p vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X201 in size

The weight of HP 2540p

The weight of Lenovo X201

HP 2540p and the X201 are in good performance in weight control. The weight of Lenovo X201 laptop and battery is less than 2Kg, while the HP 2540p is a little heavier with the weight of 2.181Kg than ThinkPad X201.

HP 2540p compared with X201in thickness

29.95mm ThinkPad X201 is thinner HP 2540p. Although the narrow frame design of 2540p is slightly better, it is still slightly thicker than ThinkPad X20.

Lenovo X201 with 5.2AH 57WH battery can last up to 5 hours 42 minutes, and HP with 55WH battery can last for 4 hours and 50 minutes. The difference of them is little, and the battery life is long enough for users’ needs.

The keyboard design of HP EliteBook 2540p and Lenovo ThinkPad X201 is completely different; two laptops are both using conventional keycap. There is no doubt that the keyboard texture and design of Lenovo X201 is good, further more, ThinkPad X201 also added a touchpad. The HP 2540p keyboard, touchpad and TrackPoint are performed very well too.

HP keyboard feels more rigid with ladder-type, while the X201′s keyboard keys feel soft, and there is no noise when typing on the keyboard of X201.

ThinkPad X201 adding a touchpad attracts most people. However, the size of it is a little small, so it will produce miss operation. The touchpad of HP 2540p is lager and better to use.

HP EliteBook 2540p vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X201 in touchpad design

TrackPoints (track stick) are distinctive, the Lenovo X201′s trackpoint is higher than keyboard surface, while the 2540p track stick is rounded by the keyboard. The accuracy of two trac points are good, but Lenovo X201 is still better to some extent.

Lenovo X201 screen

EliteBook 2540p screen

Lenovo X201screen color is more vivid, but the performance in brightness is not as good as that of 2540p. The viewing angles of HP EliteBook 2540p and Lenovo ThinkPad X201 are similar, the opening and closing angle is both 180 °.

HP EliteBook 2540p vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X201 in keyboard temperature

HP EliteBook 2540p vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X201 in keyboard bottom side temperature

The temperature performance of X201 is better than 2540p temperature performance. The heat vents are on the right side of the HP 2540p, which is not so comfortable for us to use mouse.

System Manger management software on Lenovo ThinkPad X201

System Manger management software on Lenovo ThinkPad X201

HP QuickLook 3 schedule management software

When HP EliteBook 2540p is in the power off state, just in 10 seconds, you can get into interface, and you can read your email, calendar, tasks, and contact information in the Quick look. It is time-saving, convenient and fast.

It is very convenient for users to upgarde HP 2540, there is a reserved memory slot on the bottom side of the laptop, (another built-in 2G memory is under the keyboard), and hard disk with plug design is very user-friendly upgrade.

X201 bottom side is more conservative, the users also can easily upgrade memory, and plug the hard drive replacement, and moreover, there is a docking station on the bottom side of X201for users getting access to DOCK use.

HP 2540p and Lenovo ThinkPad X201 upgrade extension

The similarities between Lenovo X201 and HP 2540p are fully reflected, and it can be said that the performances of two laptop are about the same.