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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP 14" Laptop is more budget-friendly and slightly more portable due to its smaller screen and lighter weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a larger screen which is also a touchscreen, more storage and RAM, and a more powerful processor, making it better suited for intensive tasks and multitasking. Both have similar battery life, but the IdeaPad is slightly better in this regard. The IdeaPad is also newer, has a backlit keyboard with a number pad, and offers better general-use and engineering performance. If cost and portability are your main concerns, the HP could be a better option, whereas if you need more power, storage, and a bigger screen, the Lenovo would be preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
6.7
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop, with its smaller screen and lower RAM, provides a less enjoyable user experience for general use compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", which boasts a larger, higher-quality display and more memory for smoother multitasking. While the HP is slightly more portable due to its smaller form factor, the Lenovo offers an edge in battery life and performance, making it a more suitable option for those prioritizing efficiency and screen real estate over portability.
Engineering and Design
6.0
6.6
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and HP 14" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is somewhat better.
The HP 14" Laptop's Ryzen 5 processor and 8GB of RAM are just adequate for engineering and design tasks, which may limit performance during complex computations or multitasking, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" offers a more powerful Ryzen 7 processor and 12GB of RAM, providing smoother performance for demanding applications. However, with both sporting fairly average GPU capabilities and screen quality, neither is ideal for high-end graphical tasks; the Lenovo may offer a slight edge in display brightness and size, but this comes with reduced portability compared to the lighter HP, which might have its own advantages for those frequently on the move.
Screen Quality
6.3
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for content creation, and software development.
If you're primarily using your laptop for browsing, office applications, or video streaming, the screen quality of both the HP and Lenovo laptops should suffice as they have decent resolution and brightness that make everyday tasks comfortable. However, for engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, these laptops may fall short since they don't excel in covering professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. For gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smooth motion, the lower refresh rates on both laptops imply a less fluid visual experience, and they also may not provide the sharpness or color depth a dedicated gaming or 3D design laptop would offer.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$418
$741
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" laptop, with an integrated Vega 7 GPU and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers a basic level of gaming performance, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" steps up slightly with a Vega 8 GPU, which generally provides better graphics capability but also comes with the same 60Hz screen refresh rate limiting the smoothness of fast-paced visuals. Bothlaptops contain decent processors and good screen quality that contribute positively to gaming and 3D experience, but neither is equipped for the high refresh rates or top-tier graphics performance sought by enthusiasts.
Content Creation
7.0
7.4
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.8
7.3
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" to be good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
6.0
6.0
The HP 14" Laptop and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP 14" Laptop | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $741 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.22 lbs | 3.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
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Alex Iliev | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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