The HP 15" Laptop offers affordability and a larger screen, which is ideal for watching videos and multitasking, but it might be heavier and have shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is more expensive, but it's lighter and more portable, making it a good fit for frequent travelers or anyone who prefers a more compact device. The Lenovo also typically has a better build quality and may offer superior performance for demanding tasks, which can be important if you use resource-intensive applications for work or creativity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 15" Laptop offers adequate performance for everyday tasks with its CPU and RAM, but the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x edges ahead with better screen quality and greater portability due to its compact size and longer battery life. While both laptops have sufficient storage and acceptable keyboard and speaker quality, the ThinkBook 13x also tends to operate more quietly and stays cooler under load, which can enhance overall user experience.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
6.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop offers a decent graphics card that can handle games and 3D applications adequately, but its screen refresh rate isn't optimal for fast-paced gaming, which may affect the smoothness of the visuals. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while similarly equipped with a capable graphics card, also shares a less-than-ideal refresh rate and offers a smaller screen, which might detract from the immersive experience but enhances its portability.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
7.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 15" laptop, while suitable for basic engineering tasks, may lack the high-end CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU that the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers, essential for more intensive engineering and design software. Moreover, the ThinkBook's superior screen quality enhances detailed work in design applications, although the HP may trump in portability due to its larger size, with keyboard, speaker quality, and operating noise being secondary factors in this comparison.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x provides a crisper, brighter display with a better resolution compared to the HP 15" Laptop, enhancing everyday activities like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the ThinkBook 13x's wider color gamut ensures more accurate color representation, which is crucial for tasks that demand color precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion rendering and a more immersive visual experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $378 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
"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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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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