When deciding between the HP 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, consider the following: If you need more built-in storage and memory, and prefer a larger screen with higher resolution and a bit better color coverage, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i may be a better fit for you. The IdeaPad also has a sturdier build and is more recent, but it's slightly heavier and more costly. On the other hand, if you want a more budget-friendly option that's lighter and thus more portable, with decent performance for everyday tasks, the HP 14" Laptop is a solid choice. However, HP's lower price point reflects its lower storage capacity and memory, smaller screen size, and slightly lower battery life compared to the Lenovo. If you plan to do more intensive engineering tasks, the Lenovo may handle them better due to its superior specs, but neither laptop is geared for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop has adequate performance for general purposes with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage, but it's outperformed by the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i's newer Intel i5 CPU, double the RAM, and greater storage capacity. Additionally, the IdeaPad Slim 5i offers a higher resolution and brighter screen, which, along with its superior keyboard and speaker quality, makes it generally better suited for day-to-day use, despite being slightly less portable and having similar battery life as the HP.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
7.0/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i outperforms the HP 14" Laptop in engineering and design tasks primarily due to its better CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful integrated GPU, alongside higher screen resolution and quality, which are crucial for such tasks. While the HP is lighter and thus more portable, the Lenovo offers superior keyboard and speaker quality, and lower operating noise, but it is slightly heavier, making it somewhat less convenient to carry around.
Software Development
6.8/10
7.4/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
6.3/10
6.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the HP 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i have screen quality that is adequate due to acceptable resolution and brightness, but they may not have the optimal panel type that provides wider viewing angles and better color reproduction. In engineering and design, while both laptops provide acceptable detail and brightness, they may fall short in displaying the full spectrum of colors due to limited coverage of professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. For 3D applications and gaming, both models may not offer the smooth visuals sought by enthusiasts, because they lack high refresh rate displays, which along with their moderate resolution and panel types, do not provide the most immersive or fluid experience.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
$375
$499
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $375 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $499.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are on par for gaming and 3D tasks due to their integrated GPUs, which while versatile, don't match dedicated gaming graphics cards in performance. Both have IPS screens with standard refresh rates, which are fine for casual gaming but won't provide the ultra-smooth visuals of higher refresh rates; the Lenovo has a slight edge in screen quality with a higher resolution and brightness, while the HP is consistent, although lower in these aspects.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.4/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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.
Battery
8.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 8 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.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i compare to other laptops
"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."
"The device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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