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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP 14" Laptop typically costs slightly more and provides half the storage of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3. Both have 8GB of RAM, but the HP features a Ryzen 5 processor, potentially offering better general use and engineering performance than the Lenovo's Ryzen 3. The Lenovo has a larger screen, includes a touch feature, and boasts a slightly longer battery life. While both have similar weight, the Lenovo is slightly heavier and bulkier. If you prefer a touchscreen with more storage at a lower cost, the Lenovo could be a better option, whereas the HP is preferable for slightly better performance in general and engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Very good battery life
Key differences
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
281.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for content creation.
For general use, both the HP 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 offer displays that provide adequate clarity and brightness, but they don't boast high resolutions or premium panel types that could improve the viewing experience significantly. In engineering and design, users may find the color accuracy and range lacking because these laptops do not cover advanced color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are crucial for professional color work. When it comes to 3D tasks and gaming, the limited refresh rate of these laptops means they won't be as smooth or responsive as models designed specifically for these high-intensity visual applications, although they still manage to deliver a basic level of performance for casual users.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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 Slim 3 and HP 14" Laptop both have only fair build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$415
$390
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $415 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 costs $390.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.7
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 to be good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop has a slightly better processor and screen quality for crisp visuals, but its battery life is shorter than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 which offers longer battery life and includes a touchscreen, albeit with a slightly less powerful processor. Additionally, while both are fairly portable, the Lenovo is slightly heavier and larger due to its bigger screen, but compensates with double the storage capacity compared to the HP.
Gaming and AI
5.8
5.9
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
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and HP 14" Laptop are both poor for gaming and AI.
The HP 14" Laptop with an AMD Ryzen 5 and integrated Vega 7 graphics offers fair gaming and 3D capabilities, reasonable for less demanding games, but its 60Hz screen refresh rate limits high-speed action. Similarly, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 comes with an AMD Ryzen 3 and Vega 6 graphics that also provide fair performance in gaming and 3D applications but is affected by the same 60Hz screen refresh rate constraint.
Engineering and Design
6.0
6.1
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and HP 14" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP 14" Laptop with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Vega 7 GPU is more powerful for engineering and design tasks compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3's Ryzen 3 CPU and Vega 6 GPU, although both have the same amount of RAM and Full HD screens. However, the Lenovo offers a larger screen and longer battery life but is slightly heavier and larger, making it less portable than the HP, which could affect usage on the go.
Content Creation
7.0
7.2
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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
3.6/10
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 Slim 3 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 14" Laptop to have very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has good portability.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 14" Laptop | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$415 | $390 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.22 lbs | 3.52 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Ryzen 3 7330U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 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 | 47 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 | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | No | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP 14" Laptop
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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 Slim 3
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Rtings
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
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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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