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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are quite similar in terms of price, storage capacity, amount of RAM, main processor, and graphics performance, making them both suitable for general use and light 3D tasks. The Lenovo has slightly longer battery life and also features a fingerprint reader, which the HP does not, potentially offering a convenience edge for security. If you value brighter screen colors, the HP has better color space coverage, making it slightly better for tasks where color accuracy is important. However, in terms of portability, both are lightweight and compact, with only minor differences in size. If facial recognition and a backlit keyboard are features you seek, Lenovo is the way to go. Choose Lenovo if you prefer additional security and comfort features, or HP if you prioritize screen color accuracy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- The HP 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14".
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
- Good for software development
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for content creation.
For general use, both the HP and Lenovo laptops have screens that offer basic resolution and brightness, making them suitable for tasks like web browsing and productivity applications, but they may not stand out in color accuracy or sharpness. In engineering and design, the fair screen quality suggests that while adequate for some tasks, they may lack the wide color gamuts needed to precisely evaluate color work in fields like graphic design or video editing. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, their poor screen quality is likely due to the slower refresh rates, which can inhibit the smooth visuals critical for fast-paced games and smooth rendering of 3D models.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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.
Build Quality
6.0
6.5
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and HP 14" Laptop both have only fair build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$414
$390
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $414 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $390.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.7
6.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and HP 14" Laptop are both only fair for general use.
The HP 14" Laptop offers a good screen and excellent heat management but only fair keyboard quality and relatively lower screen brightness, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" features a brighter display and a better thermal design, but compromises with a lower-quality keyboard and weaker speaker performance; both have comparable CPUs and RAM, making them fair choices for general use, with the Lenovo slightly edging out in battery life. Both laptops are highly portable, but the IdeaPad's slightly higher portability score could make it a bit more convenient for on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.0
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 3 14" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are labeled as fair for gaming and 3D because both use the same integrated GPU, which provides modest graphics performance suitable for less demanding games and 3D applications. Additionally, both models have the same screen refresh rate, a very important factor for gaming and 3D, while their CPU and screen quality, being somewhat important, may not significantly differentiate their performance in these tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.0
6.1
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and HP 14" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" both have an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U CPU with Vega 7 graphics, which provide adequate but not top-of-the-line performance for engineering and design tasks, with both models featuring 8GB of RAM that might limit multitasking capabilities in demanding software. While these laptops have similar screen quality with IPS panels and the same resolution, the Lenovo has a slightly brighter screen, but both fall short in color coverage, which is essential for detailed design work; portability and build quality are high for both, yet their keyboards, speakers, and operating noise are merely satisfactory.
Content Creation
7.0
7.1
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
7.1
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 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 3 14" 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| HP 14" Laptop | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$414 | $390 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.22 lbs | 3.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 8.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
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 | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | No | |
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 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Consumer Reports
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 3 14"
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Marvin Gollor | February 2023
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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