The HP 15" Laptop is more budget-friendly and lighter, suitable for general use like browsing and office tasks, with decent battery life and portability. It doesn't fare well for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or gaming due to its basic processor and integrated graphics. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, while heavier and pricier, offers superior performance for engineering, 3D modeling, and gaming, thanks to its high-end processor and dedicated graphics card. Its larger and higher-resolution screen also provides a better visual experience, but with increased size, it's less portable than the HP. Choose the HP for cost-efficient everyday use or the Lenovo for demanding applications and better display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
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
6.7/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
8.0/10
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 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop has integrated graphics and a standard refresh rate, making it fair for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i boasts a dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, providing superior performance and smoother visuals for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
8.4/10
5.8/10
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 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, twice the amount of RAM, and advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, which support demanding software and tasks, complemented by a higher resolution screen that offers better image clarity. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop has a more modest Intel i3 processor and Intel UHD Graphics, suitable for lighter tasks but may fall short under heavy application workloads, and its screen, while adequate, doesn't provide the same level of detail and color accuracy as the Lenovo.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.0/10
5.8/10
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 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
6.7/10
7.8/10
5.8/10
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 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
6.3/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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's fair screen means it is adequate for day-to-day tasks like browsing and video streaming due to its resolution and brightness, but may not provide the wide color gamut necessary for precise engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate can be a drawback for smooth graphics in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers a very good screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, enhancing the experience for general use, while its color coverage is competent for engineering and design tasks, but similar to the HP, its lower refresh rate limits performance for gaming and 3D content where fluid motion is key. Users must weigh their need for color accuracy and visual fidelity against the necessity for smoother visuals when choosing between these two laptops.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 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
$378
$1,055
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $378 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
"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."
"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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