If you need a laptop for general use with a tighter budget, the HP 15” Laptop is a more affordable option with decent performance, battery life, and full-sized keyboard. However, it offers lower storage, less RAM, and has a basic screen. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, while more expensive, provides a higher storage capacity, significantly more RAM for advanced tasks, a faster and more powerful processor, and a superior screen with higher resolution, brightness, and color accuracy. It is ideal for demanding applications, such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software, and has features like a backlit keyboard, facial recognition, and hardware ray tracing. Both laptops are similarly portable, but the Lenovo has a better build quality, thermal management, and a touchscreen display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels in general use due to its higher performance CPU, substantial memory, superior screen quality, and effective heat management, all contributing to a smooth and responsive experience. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop offers lower storage capabilities, less RAM, a lower-tier CPU, and a less remarkable display, resulting in a fair rather than an exemplary general use performance.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
7.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop is fair for gaming and 3D because it has an integrated graphics card suitable for basic tasks and a standard screen refresh rate, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is better for gaming and 3D because it comes with a more powerful Nvidia graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which enhances visual fluidity and gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
8.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 15" Laptop, with a basic Intel i3 processor, integrated graphics, and a standard IPS screen, delivers just enough power and screen quality for entry-level engineering and design activities, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i packs a higher-end Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia graphics, and a superior Mini LED screen, making it better equipped for demanding engineering and software design projects. When considering portability and other somewhat important factors, both laptops fare well with similar weights and sizes, but the Lenovo offers a higher keyboard and speaker quality, albeit with higher operating noise, which might influence the overall user experience.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
8.3/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
6.3/10
9.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 everyday tasks, but its screen might lack the color range and sharpness needed for detailed engineering and design work. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boasts superior screen resolution, brightness, and comprehensive color gamuts, making it ideal for designers and engineers who require color accuracy and image clarity. However, both laptops fall short for 3D gaming due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced games.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
$378
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $378 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
"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 Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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