The HP 17" Laptop offers higher performance thanks to its AMD Ryzen 7 processor, which excels in intensive tasks, and its larger screen, but it is bulkier and more expensive. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is more budget-friendly and portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, but it has limited storage and a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, making it suitable for basic tasks. If portability and price are your main concerns, go with the Lenovo; if you need power for demanding applications and prefer a larger display, the HP is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
6.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP 17" Laptop is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop's superior processor and greater RAM enhance its general use capabilities, providing smoother performance for everyday tasks, while its larger and higher quality screen improves the viewing experience, albeit with less portability and shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" offers excellent portability and longer battery life due to its smaller size and lower power consumption, but its basic processor and less RAM limit its general performance, and its lower resolution screen offers less visual clarity.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The HP 17" Laptop is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The HP 17" Laptop provides better gaming and 3D capabilities due to its more powerful Vega 8 graphics and full HD IPS display, which offers clearer and more vibrant visuals compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" which has a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a lower resolution TN display. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the better GPU and screen quality of the HP makes it better suited for gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
5.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The HP 17" Laptop is only fair for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The HP 17" Laptop is equipped with a superior CPU, more RAM, and a more powerful integrated GPU, which makes it suitable for engineering and design tasks that demand high computing power and graphics processing. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a weaker CPU, less RAM, and a basic GPU, along with a lower resolution TN panel, which may hinder performance and display quality for such intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.2/10
6.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP 17" Laptop is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" 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
7.1/10
6.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP 17" Laptop is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" 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
6.6/10
5.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The HP 17" Laptop has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP 17" Laptop's larger screen offers better resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general tasks and some engineering work, though its limited color gamut may not satisfy professional design needs. The smaller Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" sacrifices screen quality, with reduced resolution and brightness affecting the clarity and comfort for general and professional use. Neither model is ideal for gaming or 3D applications due to their subpar refresh rates and modest resolution, leading to less fluid and sharp imagery compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has very good portability, while the HP 17" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$850
$165
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $165.
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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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