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Updated January 10, 2024·
If the main concerns are price and portability, the HP 15" Laptop is less expensive and more portable. However, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro offers significantly more power for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. It also has a better keyboard, audio, and a more color-accurate screen with higher resolution and refresh rate. The tradeoff is that the Legion is heavier with a more gaming-focused appearance, and costs more than the HP. The HP may be suitable for general use, while the Legion excels in performance-intensive tasks but is less convenient to carry around due to its weight and size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 15" Laptop offers basic functionality with an Intel i3 processor and UHD Graphics, suitable for regular tasks, but it may not handle intensive applications as well as the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro, which boasts a more powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics. Additionally, the Lenovo has a higher-quality screen and more RAM, enhancing multitasking and visual experiences, though it's heavier and has a shorter battery life than the HP, making it less convenient for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
5.9
9.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i offers excellent gaming and 3D performance due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, which provides superior graphics processing power, and a screen with a high refresh rate of 240Hz, enhancing visual fluidity. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop, with its modest Intel UHD graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers fair performance, sufficient for less intensive gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.2
9.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 15" Laptop has modest specs with an Intel i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and integrated graphics, suited for basic design tasks but falls short for demanding engineering work. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i boasts a top-tier Intel i9 processor, a significant 32GB of RAM, and a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, making it an outstanding choice for intensive engineering and design applications, with its superior screen also enhancing visual work.
Content Creation
6.9
8.5
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.7
8.2
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the HP 15" 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
8.7
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 15" Laptop offers adequate resolution and brightness for activities like web browsing and document editing, making it sufficient for general use, but it may not offer the wide color gamut needed for precision in engineering and design tasks. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i provides a display with higher resolution, better brightness, and a more extensive color gamut, which makes it excellent for detailed engineering work and enjoying rich, vibrant colors in general media consumption. However, both models fall short for 3D work and gaming due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and reduced responsiveness in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
8.5
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$375
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $375 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $2,000.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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.
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How the HP 15" Laptop and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP 15" Laptop | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$375 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.73 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
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Florian Glaser | February 2023
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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