The HP 14" Laptop is more budget-friendly and offers good portability with satisfactory performance for general use, but it's limited in storage, RAM, and graphics capabilities, making it less ideal for intensive tasks. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is significantly more expensive yet excels in performance with superior processor, graphics, and larger RAM and storage, suitable for demanding 3D, machine learning, and gaming tasks. However, it's heavier and its battery life is less optimal for on-the-go use. If you need a device for everyday tasks and value portability and affordability, the HP is suitable. For high-end gaming, engineering software, or content creation requiring robust performance, choose the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop's modest CPU and RAM, along with a standard IPS screen, makes it fair for general use, providing portability with its lightweight design and decent battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro boasts a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, a high-resolution, high-refresh-rate screen for smooth visuals, and quality speakers, but it's bulkier and has a shorter battery life, making it good for general use with a lean towards performance-demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
8.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop, with its integrated AMD Ryzen graphics, is less powerful for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the Lenovo Legion Pro 5's dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, which delivers superior graphical performance. Also, the Lenovo's screen has a higher refresh rate, contributing to smoother visuals in games, while the HP's lower refresh rate screen may not be as fluid during fast-paced action.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
8.5/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop has lesser RAM and a more basic integrated GPU which is fine for basic design tasks but may struggle with complex engineering applications, while its portability is better with longer battery life and lighter weight. On the other hand, Lenovo Legion Pro 5's higher RAM, advanced dedicated GPU, and superior screen quality suit demanding engineering and design work, but it's less portable due to heavier weight and shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.8/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
7.6/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 has a screen that suits everyday tasks due to adequate resolution and brightness, but it lacks the wide color gamuts necessary for precision in engineering and design, and its refresh rate isn't high enough to deliver the smooth visuals critical for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers high resolution and better brightness for sharp and vibrant display quality across general use and design tasks, complemented by broader color gamuts that benefit professional design work; however, despite these qualities, its lower refresh rate hinders the optimum experience in fast-paced gaming and 3D environments where fluid motion is key. Both options show compromises: the HP offers cost-effectiveness over specialized features, whereas the Lenovo tips towards enhanced visual work with a sacrifice in the gaming domain.
Battery
8.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
$1,170
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,170.
"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."
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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