If you prioritize a lower price, the HP 15" Laptop is the economical choice with basic performance suitable for general tasks and a reasonable battery life. However, if your work involves more intensive tasks such as 3D modeling, machine learning, or you're seeking a more portable device with better battery life and higher screen resolution, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is a superior option. The Yoga 6 also offers versatility with its convertible 2-in-1 form factor, allowing for tablet use. Remember, the increase in performance and flexibility with the Lenovo Yoga 6 comes with a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Yoga 6.
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 15" Laptop offers decent performance with an Intel i3 processor, enough RAM for everyday tasks, and a standard screen size with fair color coverage, making it fairly suitable for general use. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6 stands out with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, double the RAM, higher screen resolution and color accuracy, added portability as a 2-in-1 convertible, and longer battery life, which collectively make it a better choice for general use.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
7.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 surpasses the HP 15" Laptop in engineering and design tasks due primarily to its superior CPU and double the RAM, which enable faster processing and better multitasking, along with its higher-quality GPU supporting more graphically intensive tasks. Additionally, the Yoga 6's better screen quality with a higher resolution and screen aspect ratio enhances visual clarity and space, while its 2-in-1 convertible design offers versatility, though it may be less portable due to a slightly heavier build..
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is 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
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP's screen may offer a comfortable viewing experience but doesn't stand out in terms of sharpness or luminance; meanwhile, the Lenovo Yoga 6, while still reasonable for everyday tasks, provides a higher resolution and brightness, enhancing visibility and clarity. The Lenovo Yoga 6 is better suited for engineering and design work due to its wider color gamut, supporting a richer and more accurate color representation essential for detailed work, whereas the HP falls short in color precision. However, both the HP and Lenovo Yoga 6 are not ideal for 3D gaming since their screens don't offer the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion, although their resolutions and panel quality are adequate for moderate use.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
$860
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $378 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $860.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga 6 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop has an Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, which offers modest gaming and 3D capabilities, but the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers better graphics performance thanks to its AMD Vega 8 GPU while matching the refresh rate, providing a slightly enhanced experience for similar tasks.
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How the HP 15" Laptop and the Lenovo Yoga 6 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 AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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