The HP 14" Laptop is a budget-friendly option that is less expensive with moderate battery life and sufficient performance for general use, but its specs are suited for less demanding tasks with lower storage and RAM compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is more expensive, with better performance for engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning thanks to its higher RAM and more advanced processor. It also boasts a higher-resolution touchscreen with a greater battery capacity, which supports intensive work and productivity. The ThinkPad Z13 is lighter, making it more portable, and has additional features like a fingerprint reader and facial recognition, which may add convenience and security for business professionals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
The HP 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop has a lower-quality screen, keyboard, and heat management, and its battery life and portability are merely fair, thus making it less suitable for heavy usage and longer work sessions away from power outlets. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 boasts a superior processor, more RAM, a higher-resolution touchscreen, excellent build quality, and a longer battery life, ensuring smoother performance and better usability for mobile professionals and demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
6.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop has a modest integrated graphics card that, along with its standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, provides only a basic gaming experience. In comparison, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, despite having a slightly more robust integrated graphics card and a higher resolution screen which is beneficial for screen quality, also has a 60Hz refresh rate, making it better suited for casual rather than competitive gaming.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
7.3/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop, with its Ryzen 5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and integrated Vega 7 GPU, combined with a standard screen resolution and quality, offers fair performance for engineering and design use, suggesting potential limitations in handling more demanding software and tasks.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.8/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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 offers a balanced screen experience for everyday tasks and engineering applications, with enough resolution and brightness for clarity, but it might fall short for gaming and 3D work due to lower refresh rates. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, with superior resolution and brightness, makes for a clear and vibrant display that enhances general computing and professional design work, benefiting from a wider color range that ensures more accurate color representation. However, like the HP, it's not ideal for high-end gaming and 3D modeling because the emphasis on color precision over high refresh rates means action sequences can't be displayed as smoothly.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the HP 14" Laptop has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has very 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 ThinkPad Z13 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."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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