If you prioritize performance for activities like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro stands out with a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which also makes it suitable for intensive gaming, but this comes with increased weight and a higher cost. On the other hand, the HP 17" Laptop is more affordable, offers a larger screen, and has a longer battery life, making it a viable choice for general use and some engineering tasks while being easier to carry around. Neither laptop excels in portability due to their sizes and weights. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i stands out for gaming and 3D applications primarily because it has a superior GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth, high-quality visual performance. On the other hand, while the HP 17" laptop has a decent CPU and screen quality, its GPU and refresh rate are not as advanced, making it less optimal for high-end gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
8.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro outshines the HP 17" Laptop in engineering and design use largely due to its more powerful Intel processor and Nvidia GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks such as 3D modeling and simulations. While the HP has an adequate CPU and integrated GPU for lighter engineering tasks, the Lenovo offers a higher screen resolution and quality, with better color accuracy and higher brightness, enhancing visual detail for design work.
Screen Quality
6.6/10
8.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP's larger screen provides ample workspace, but its lower resolution and brightness compared to the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i may result in a less sharp and vibrant display. When focusing on engineering and design, the Lenovo offers superior color accuracy and range, essential for detail-oriented tasks, while the HP may fall short in displaying true-to-life hues. Gaming and 3D applications benefit greatly from high refresh rates for smooth visuals, and both the HP and Lenovo may not live up to expectations in this area, possibly affecting the fluidity and immersion of fast-paced scenes.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP 17" Laptop has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 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.
Cost
$850
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The HP 17" Laptop with its modest processor and integrated graphics is well-suited for everyday tasks and boasts longer battery life which makes it good for general use, while remaining light enough for some portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro offers superior CPU and dedicated graphics performance, a higher-quality screen with better resolution and refresh rate which makes it also good for general use, albeit with a shorter battery life and increased weight that reduce its portability.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 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
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 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.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the Lenovo Legion Pro 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 midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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