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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP 14" Laptop is often significantly less expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, making it a more budget-friendly option. However, if you need higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering applications, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is likely a better choice, albeit at a higher cost. The Lenovo also offers a higher resolution and potentially superior display quality, which could benefit those specific use cases. For general use, the HP may suffice, with the added benefit of being lighter and possibly offering better portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is considered good for general use due to its higher RAM, better CPU performance, and superior screen quality with a higher resolution and color accuracy, whereas the HP 14" Laptop is rated fair for general use, possibly due to its lower RAM, less powerful CPU, and a screen with lower resolution and brightness. Additionally, the IdeaPad offers more storage and a longer battery life, but is less portable and potentially louder with a lower fan noise score compared to the HP 14" Laptop.
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop's integrated AMD graphics are less powerful for gaming and 3D tasks when compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's dedicated Nvidia GPU, and the HP's screen refresh rate is standard at 60Hz, while the Lenovo's higher 120Hz refresh rate offers smoother visuals for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
6.0
7.2
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop is equipped with sufficient but less advanced features for engineering and design, sporting an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U CPU with integrated graphics and a standard Full HD screen; it is lighter and offers decent portability. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, and a higher resolution screen, better suits demanding engineering applications, although it is slightly heavier.
Software Development
6.8
7.4
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is 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.
Screen Quality
6.3
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 14" laptop's screen offers sufficient clarity and brightness for everyday tasks and non-specialized work like browsing and document editing, but it lacks the wider color gamut needed for precision in engineering and design. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with its superior brightness and resolution, delivers richer colors and sharper images which are beneficial for both general users and professionals in engineering and design, though both still fall short for gaming and 3D due to their modest refresh rates which are crucial for smooth motion rendering. For both laptops, while the screen attributes may fit general and design needs, serious gamers or those into high-end 3D work would likely find the displays inadequate for the optimal experience.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
16.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$414
$860
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $414 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $860.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.0
7.5
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 14" Laptop | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$414 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.22 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
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 | Yes | |
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."
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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