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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you need a laptop with a higher storage capacity and slightly better battery life, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 might be more suitable for you. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop offers a higher resolution and potentially better display quality with an IPS screen, which can result in better viewing angles and color reproduction. The Lenovo has a TN display, which commonly delivers less vibrant colors and narrower viewing angles. In terms of graphics, both laptops provide integrated solutions that handle everyday tasks well, but for more graphic-intensive applications, you may find their capabilities limited. Both are similarly portable, with the Lenovo being slightly heavier, and both operate on the same operating system, providing similar user experiences in that regard. Keep in mind that neither machine is particularly well-suited for demanding 3D, machine learning, or gaming tasks, as they are designed more for general use and budget-conscious consumers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the HP 15" Laptop.
Key differences
Content Creation
6.9
6.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP 15" Laptop and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are both only fair for content creation, though the HP 15" Laptop 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.
Screen Quality
6.3
5.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The HP 15" Laptop has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a clearer display for working on documents and browsing the web, the HP laptop offers better resolution and brightness, resulting in a more pleasant viewing experience for everyday tasks compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3. For those engaging in engineering and design work, the HP has a slight edge with its ability to represent colors more accurately, which is critical for precise visual tasks, although neither laptop is ideal in this aspect due to limited color coverage. Gamers and those working with 3D applications will find the HP's display somewhat lacking due to the lower refresh rate, but it still outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, which offers poorer overall screen quality for fast-paced visuals and detailed graphics work.
Build Quality
6.0
6.5
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and HP 15" Laptop both have only fair build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.7
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP 15" Laptop and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are both only fair for general use.
The HP 15" Laptop offers a better screen quality with a higher resolution and IPS panel, contributing to clearer images and wider viewing angles, at the expense of a slightly lower battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", which has a TN panel with lower resolution but a touchscreen feature. Both have similar CPU and RAM which are adequate for general tasks, but the Lenovo has more storage and better heat management, while the HP stands out with its quieter operating noise and is slightly more portable due to its reduced weight.
Gaming and AI
5.9
5.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP 15" Laptop and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are both poor for gaming and AI.
The HP 15" Laptop has a better GPU and screen resolution, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", which has a lower-tier GPU and lower screen resolution, resulting in a less optimal gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.2
5.8
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 15" Laptop to be only fair for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop has a higher-resolution IPS screen, offering better color accuracy and viewing angles, which is more suitable for engineering and design tasks than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" with its lower resolution TN panel. Additionally, the HP's newer CPU and integrated GPU provide slightly better performance, which can handle engineering software more efficiently than the Lenovo's older CPU and GPU setup.
Software Development
6.7
6.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP 15" Laptop and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are both only fair for software development.
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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$375
$360
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
$550
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $375 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
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How the HP 15" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP 15" Laptop | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$375 | $360 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.73 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.26" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 9.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 35 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
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Sascha Mölck | February 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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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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