When considering the HP 14" Laptop and the Lenovo LOQ 16, be mindful of your needs and budget. The HP is less costly and offers reasonable performance for general tasks, with good portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16, while pricier, provides superior performance suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software, and includes a more powerful graphics chip ideal for gaming. It has a larger, higher-quality screen, but this also makes it less portable and decreases its battery life compared to the HP. Choose the HP for cost efficiency and everyday use, or the Lenovo for more demanding applications and better display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop has less RAM, a less powerful CPU, a lower resolution screen, and it’s lighter and more portable with better battery life, making it fair for general use. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16 has double the RAM, a more advanced CPU, and a higher quality display with a better screen aspect ratio and pixel density, offering improved performance but at the cost of being heavier and having shorter battery life, thus making it good for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
7.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop has an integrated GPU and a screen refresh rate more suited for non-gaming tasks, which results in merely fair gaming and 3D performance, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 boasts a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU alongside a higher screen refresh rate, making it well-equipped for more demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
7.9/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 offers better performance for engineering and design, thanks to its more powerful CPU (AMD Ryzen 7) and GPU (Nvidia RTX 4050), as well as double the RAM and a higher screen resolution and refresh rate, which are crucial for demanding tasks and detailed visual work.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.6/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 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
9.1/10
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 LOQ 16 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
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize vibrant colors and sharp text for tasks like browsing and document editing, the Lenovo LOQ 16's higher resolution and brighter display make it more suitable than the HP 14" Laptop. For engineering and design, the wider color gamut on the Lenovo provides more accurate color reproduction, essential for detailed design work, while the HP's narrower range may leave colors looking less true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is optimal due to poor refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visual experiences during fast-paced action or animation.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $1,000.
"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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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