If you prioritize a lower price and are okay with a larger and heavier laptop with a number pad, which may be good for general use and data entry, the HP 15" Laptop is a more budget-friendly option. On the other hand, if you're looking for a lighter, more premium laptop with a higher-quality display, better build quality, and additional features like a touchscreen, backlit keyboard, and a more compact design for easy portability, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga would be more suitable, especially if you're willing to invest more. The Lenovo also has better performance for engineering tasks and a slightly longer battery life, which might be beneficial if you're frequently on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
6.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and HP 15" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is somewhat better.
The HP 15" Laptop has an Intel i3 processor, UHD Graphics, and 8GB of RAM with a standard Full HD screen, making it fair for engineering tasks where performance and screen quality are important. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga boasts a superior Intel i5 processor, Iris Xe graphics, and 16GB of RAM, along with a higher-resolution display, contributing to better overall performance and screen quality and thus, is rated good for engineering and design use.
Software Development
6.7/10
7.3/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 screen offers average resolution and brightness, making it serviceable for everyday tasks like browsing or office work, but its limited color range and modest refresh rate make it less ideal for precise engineering designs or smooth 3D rendering. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with higher resolution and brightness, provides clearer and more vibrant visuals, essential for detailed engineering work, but its screen is still not optimized for 3D due to an inadequate refresh rate. Both laptops' displays, lacking high refresh rates, fall short for gaming, where fluid motion and quick image updates are crucial for the best experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $378 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to be good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is considered good for general use due to its higher RAM, faster CPU, higher resolution touchscreen display, and better portability thanks to its lighter weight and compact size, as well as longer battery life. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop is rated fair for general use because it has less RAM, a slower CPU, a lower resolution non-touchscreen display, and is less portable and lighter in terms of battery life, affecting performance and user experience.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
6.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both judged as fair for gaming and 3D tasks because they have integrated graphics, which are generally less powerful than dedicated GPUs which are important for such tasks, and have standard screen refresh rates that do not exceed the typical 60Hz beneficial for gaming. Although the Lenovo has a higher-quality screen and a better CPU which contribute somewhat to performance, neither have the high-refresh-rate displays or powerful GPUs that are very important for optimal gaming and 3D performance.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.3/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to be 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.
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How the HP 15" Laptop and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
"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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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