When considering the HP 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, important tradeoffs include performance, storage capacity, portability, and price. The HP laptop is generally less expensive and offers a decent performance for everyday use with ample battery life, making it a good budget-friendly option. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad offers more power with a higher-end processor, more RAM, and larger storage capacity, which is better suited for more demanding tasks and might be worth the higher price. It also has a longer battery life but is slightly less portable due to a heavier power brick. Both have similar screen size and quality, with no touchscreen capabilities. The Lenovo has a backlit keyboard, which the HP lacks, potentially making the Lenovo a better option for use in low-light conditions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
The HP 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop has fair screen quality, lesser RAM, and a mid-tier CPU which makes it adequate for everyday tasks; its battery life and portability are decent but it may struggle with intensive applications. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, on the other hand, boasts a higher-quality display, double the RAM, and a more powerful CPU, leading to better performance across a variety of tasks, in addition to having longer battery life and being slightly more portable.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
7.1/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is favored for engineering and design due to its superior CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and a considerably higher quality display, including brightness and color coverage, which are crucial for design accuracy. Meanwhile, the HP 14" Laptop, although offering a decent processor and integrated graphics, lacks the higher performance components and screen quality of the Lenovo, making it just a fair choice; however, it excels in operating noise management, which contributes to a quieter environment.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.7/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is somewhat better.
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
6.8/10
7.5/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i stands out with a better panel type, resolution, and brightness compared to the HP 14", resulting in sharper images and more comfortable viewing. For engineering and design tasks, where color accuracy is crucial, the IdeaPad Slim 7i exhibits a wider color gamut, ensuring a more precise color representation. However, both laptops are not optimized for gaming or 3D applications due to their poor refresh rates, with neither meeting the high-performance demands these tasks typically require.
Battery
8.5 Hours
11.5 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and HP 14" Laptop both have very good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
$418
$899
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i costs $899.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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."
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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