The HP 17" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are similarly priced, with both offering 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. The HP has a larger screen size and runs on an AMD Ryzen processor, while the Lenovo has a smaller but higher resolution screen and runs on an Intel i5 processor. Lenovo offers longer battery life and feels more portable due to its lighter design compared to HP. Lenovo is also equipped with better keyboard quality and thermal management abilities. If you prefer a larger screen and don't mind a heavier laptop, HP is suitable, but for better portability and longer battery life, Lenovo would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
Good for engineering and design
Good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.6/10
6.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The HP 17" Laptop has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a better screen for content creation.
When considering laptops for general use, both the HP and Lenovo have screens that strike a balance between resolution and brightness, providing a satisfactory visual experience for everyday tasks like web browsing and office work. For engineering and design, the screens on both laptops offer acceptable color representation but lack the wider color gamuts needed for highly precise color-critical work. Gamers and 3D designers would find both laptops lacking due to their lower refresh rates and only moderate resolution and panel types, which do not support the fluid visuals and crisp details typically desired in this space.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good build quality, while the HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The HP 17" Laptop with a larger screen and AMD Ryzen 7 processor offers a solid balance between performance and screen quality for general use, but is slightly heavier which impacts portability and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, on the other hand, is more portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, also comes with an Intel i5 processor with Iris Xe graphics, and the higher resolution display offers better screen quality, albeit with a smaller 16-inch screen size compared to the HP's 17.3 inches.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP 17" Laptop, with an AMD Ryzen integrated graphics, offers fair gaming and 3D performance as does the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i which comes with Intel Iris Xe graphics; both have similar 60Hz screen refresh rates which are adequate for casual gaming but may not be the best for fast-paced games. Although the Lenovo's screen has a higher resolution and aspect ratio, providing better screen quality, the HP's larger screen size might be preferred by some users for an immersive experience, and both CPUs provide sufficient processing power for non-intensive gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
7.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i to be good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop's AMD Ryzen processor and integrated Vega graphics offer strong performance for engineering software, while its large 17.3-inch screen provides ample space for design work, although its reduced portability and battery life might be a compromise.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and HP 17" Laptop are both good for content creation.
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
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and HP 17" Laptop both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$850
$828
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i compare to other laptops
"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 device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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