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Opting for the HP 14" Laptop means you'll spend less and get a device that's highly portable with moderate battery life, adequate for tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. However, this choice compromises on storage capacity, memory, and the ability to handle more demanding applications like 3D rendering or intensive gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers significantly more power with advanced processing and graphics capabilities for intensive tasks such as gaming, engineering applications, and 3D work, with a larger, higher resolution display. The tradeoff with the Lenovo is a higher price, less portability due to increased weight, and slightly shorter battery life. Choose the HP for everyday use and affordability, or the Lenovo for performance-intensive tasks and better multimedia experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop, with moderate performance specs like AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and 8GB RAM and a good balance between screen quality, portability, and battery life, is designated fair for general use because it offers a blend that favors longer battery life and ease of carrying over top-tier performance. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i stands out with higher performance due to its Intel i7 CPU and 16GB RAM, better screen resolution, and robust build, suitable for more demanding tasks, although at the expense of added weight and slightly reduced battery life, classifying it as good for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.8
8.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 Slim 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is considered very good for gaming and 3D because it is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate, essential for smooth and immersive gameplay. In comparison, the HP 14" Laptop is rated fair as it comes with a less powerful integrated GPU and a standard refresh rate screen, which are adequate for casual gaming but not for intensive 3D applications or demanding games.
Engineering and Design
6.0
8.4
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i excels in engineering and design use due to a more powerful Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and a high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, delivering superior performance for demanding software compared to the HP 14" Laptop which features an AMD Ryzen 5 processor with built-in graphics and less RAM. Additionally, the Lenovo has a higher resolution display with better color coverage, enhancing the visual accuracy necessary for detailed engineering and design tasks, although it's heavier and less portable than the HP 14" Laptop with lower portability score.
Content Creation
7.0
8.0
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for content creation, while the HP 14" Laptop is good.
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
7.8
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 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
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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, with its limited resolution and brightness, suffices for everyday tasks but may not deliver the clarity and color accuracy needed for detailed engineering work or the immersive experience preferred in gaming. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers a high-resolution display with bright and vibrant colors making it a strong choice for both general use and color-sensitive engineering applications, yet falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate, which can affect smoothness during fast-paced scenes. Both screens, without the high refresh rates crucial for gaming and 3D work, may lead to less fluid visuals in such scenarios.
Battery
8.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 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
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
7.4
The Lenovo Legion 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
$418
$1,055
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP 14" Laptop | Lenovo Legion Slim 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $1,055 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.22 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.86" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 80 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 343 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
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."
Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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