If you prioritize battery life and portability in a sleek design, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is the superior choice, boasting longer battery life and a lighter and thinner form factor that makes it easier to carry around. On the other hand, for tasks that demand a larger screen and you prefer a more budget-friendly option, the HP 17" Laptop is preferable since it offers a bigger display at a lower price. Both devices offer similar storage and memory, with the performance being adequate for general use and capable of handling more demanding applications to a certain extent. If gaming is not a priority but a quality typing experience is, the Lenovo has a higher keyboard quality, augmenting the comfort for extended writing sessions. Keep in mind that the HP has a numerical keypad if that's important for your workflows, while the Lenovo offers a backlit keyboard for better visibility in dim settings. Both laptops are not primarily designed for intense gaming or engineering tasks; however, they can manage light renditions of such activities. 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 7i.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
Good for engineering and design
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.6/10
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 17" Laptop's larger screen is favorable for general use and engineering, providing a spacious workspace, but its limited color gamut and lower resolution may not deliver the fine detail required by design professionals. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, with a sharper display and wider color coverage, offers clearer visuals and more accurate colors for both general use and engineering tasks, enhancing the experience for those focused on visual detail. However, neither of these laptops is ideal for gaming or 3D work, as their screens lack the high refresh rates necessary for smooth, responsive visuals in fast-paced environments.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.5 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has very good portability, while the HP 17" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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 7i and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The HP 17" Laptop is revered for general use due to its capable AMD Ryzen CPU and ample RAM that ensure smooth performance for everyday tasks, along with a large 17-inch screen that offers a pleasant viewing experience, though with moderate portability and battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, on the other hand, boasts an Intel i7 CPU and the same amount of RAM for consistent performance, a high-quality 14-inch display that's complemented by superior battery life and better portability, making it an excellent choice for on-the-go use. Both have adequate storage and good speaker and keyboard quality, with the Lenovo offering better heat management and less operating noise.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP 17" Laptop with its larger screen size provides a more immersive gaming experience but its GPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8, while capable, is not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs, which limits its performance in gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
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 7i to be good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
Cost
$850
$899
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i costs $899.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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."
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
Get a great deal on the HP 17" Laptop or the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
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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