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Two affordable 15.6-inch Tiger Lake business laptops — HP's ProBook 450 G8 with an i5 against Lenovo's ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 with an i7. Both built for value, not flash.
The 15.6-inch value business segment is huge in Pakistan because offices and students want a big screen, a number pad and dependable build without paying flagship prices. Both of these arrive as off-lease corporate stock. Buyers who land on this comparison are weighing HP's ProBook against Lenovo's ThinkPad E-series at roughly the same money. The notable local detail is that the i7 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 is actually a touch cheaper than the i5 ProBook in our stock, which tips most recommendations toward the ThinkPad for its faster chip, IPS anti-glare screen and superior keyboard. We point ProBook buyers to it mainly when they prefer HP or find a better individual price. Both are easy, reliable machines we sell to small offices regularly.
| Use case | Winner | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Lots of typing / data entry | Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 i7-1165G7 16GB 512GB Used Laptop Lahore | The ThinkPad E15 Gen 2's keyboard and TrackPoint, plus the number pad, make heavy typing and spreadsheet work more comfortable. |
| Lowest price for a 15.6-inch business laptop | HP ProBook 450 G8 i5-1135G7 16GB 512GB | The ProBook 450 G8 is a solid value 15-incher, though here the i7 ThinkPad is priced close enough to challenge it directly. |
| Eye comfort for long sessions | Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 i7-1165G7 16GB 512GB Used Laptop Lahore | The ThinkPad's IPS anti-glare panel offers better viewing angles and less glare than a standard FHD panel. |
| General office multitasking | Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 i7-1165G7 16GB 512GB Used Laptop Lahore | The i7-1165G7's higher boost gives the ThinkPad a little more headroom for juggling many apps. |
| Buyers committed to the HP ecosystem | HP ProBook 450 G8 i5-1135G7 16GB 512GB | If your office standardises on HP for support and accessories, the ProBook 450 G8 fits in cleanly. |
Our honest recommendation: for most buyers the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 is the pick in this pair — it has the faster i7-1165G7, an IPS anti-glare panel and the ThinkPad keyboard, and in our stock it is actually a little cheaper (around Rs. 79,500) than the i5 HP ProBook 450 G8 (around Rs. 82,500). We steer buyers to the ProBook mainly when they prefer HP's ecosystem or come across a better individual price. Both are dependable 15.6-inch workhorses with a number pad and upgradeable RAM and storage — good, sensible office machines rather than flashy ones. Every unit is bench-tested for battery health, keyboard and port function and OS activation, and both carry our 15-day check warranty. For advice tied to your office's needs, WhatsApp 0314 4000131 and ask for Sayam. Free Lahore delivery; secure courier nationwide.
| Spec | LeftHP ProBook 450 G8 i5-1135G7 16GB 512GB | RightLenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 i7-1165G7 16GB 512GB Used Laptop Lahore |
|---|---|---|
CPU | Intel Core i5-1135G7 (Tiger Lake, 11th Gen) | Intel Core i7-1165G7 (Tiger Lake, 11th Gen) |
Cores / Threads | 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 4.2 GHz | 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 4.7 GHz |
RAM (default) | 16GB DDR4 | 16GB DDR4 |
RAM (max) | 32GB (2× SO-DIMM) | 32GB (2× SO-DIMM) |
Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 512GB NVMe SSD |
GPU | Intel Iris Xe | Intel Iris Xe |
Display size | 15.6-inch | 15.6-inch |
Display resolution | 1920×1080 FHD | 1920×1080 FHD IPS Anti-Glare |
Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Battery (Wh) | Internal Li-ion | 45 Wh internal |
Battery (claimed) | 7 to 10 hours mixed use | 7 to 10 hours mixed use |
Weight | Approx. 1.74 kg | Approx. 1.7 kg |
Ports | USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, RJ45 — full-size business I/O | USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, RJ45 — full-size business I/O |
Keyboard | Backlit, full-size with number pad | ThinkPad backlit with number pad, TrackPoint |
Build | Plastic-over-metal ProBook chassis | ThinkPad E-series chassis, sturdier hinge |
Price (N.N Laptops Lahore) | Rs. 82,500 | Rs. 79,500 |
Best for | Offices and students who want a roomy 15.6-inch screen and number pad at the lowest price | Buyers who want the faster i7, an IPS anti-glare panel and the ThinkPad keyboard for a little more |
Reliability score | 8.5 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
These two are the value end of the 15.6-inch business segment — affordable, practical machines built for everyday office work rather than premium looks. Both share the same Tiger Lake platform, the same 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, the same Iris Xe graphics, and a full-size keyboard with number pad. The differences are the chip, the panel, and the brand feel. The ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 carries the faster i7-1165G7 (higher boost clock than the ProBook's i5-1135G7), an IPS anti-glare panel that is easier on the eyes, the legendary ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint, and a slightly sturdier hinge. The ProBook 450 G8 counters with price and value: at N.N Laptops it lands around Rs. 82,500 against roughly Rs. 79,500 for the E15 Gen 2 — so interestingly the i7 ThinkPad is actually a touch cheaper here, which strengthens its case. Performance between an i5-1135G7 and i7-1165G7 is close in everyday use (Office, browsing, accounting), but the i7 has a little more headroom for multitasking. For most buyers who type a lot and want the better keyboard and screen, the ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 is the pick — and it being cheaper makes that easy. The ProBook 450 G8 is a fine choice if you prefer HP's ecosystem or find it at a better price than the ThinkPad. Both are dependable 15.6-inch workhorses with upgradeable RAM and storage.
Both are value 15.6-inch business laptops on the same Tiger Lake platform with 16GB/512GB. The ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 has the faster i7-1165G7, an IPS anti-glare panel and the ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint; the ProBook 450 G8 has the i5-1135G7. In our stock the i7 ThinkPad is actually slightly cheaper (around Rs. 79,500 vs Rs. 82,500), which makes it the easy pick for most buyers.
Both are 4-core / 8-thread Tiger Lake chips; the i7-1165G7 boosts higher (up to 4.7 GHz vs 4.2 GHz) and has a bit more multitasking headroom. For Office, browsing and accounting the difference is modest, but the i7 is the better chip and, here, it does not cost more.
The ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 on both counts. It pairs an IPS anti-glare panel (easier on the eyes and better viewing angles) with the renowned ThinkPad keyboard and TrackPoint. The ProBook 450 G8 has a competent FHD panel and a solid keyboard, but the ThinkPad is the better typing and viewing experience.
Yes. Both are 15.6-inch machines with a full-size backlit keyboard that includes a numeric keypad — useful for accounting, data entry and spreadsheet work, which is a common reason buyers choose 15-inch business laptops over 14-inch ones.
Yes. Both the ProBook 450 G8 and ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 use two SO-DIMM slots (up to 32GB DDR4) and an M.2 NVMe SSD, typically with room to add a second drive. We can upgrade RAM or fit a larger SSD before you collect the laptop.
