If your priority is gaming or tasks that require a strong graphics card, like 3D rendering or video editing, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with its dedicated Nvidia graphics is a superior choice. For general use, both laptops perform well, but the HP 17" Laptop offers a lower price and a number pad, which could be beneficial for productivity. However, the Lenovo includes features like a backlit RGB keyboard and higher screen refresh rate, making it better suited for fast-paced games. Keep in mind, the larger screen of the HP may be less portable than the Lenovo, which is sleeker and lighter. The Lenovo also holds an edge in battery life, which is important if you're often on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6".
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop is fair for gaming and 3D due to its integrated Vega 8 graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which are modest for such tasks, whereas the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, equipped with the more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a high 165Hz screen refresh rate, is better suited for a smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
7.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop's AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega graphics are well-suited for engineering and design tasks, providing reliable performance and a large screen for detailed work. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7's AMD Ryzen CPU coupled with the Nvidia RTX GPU offers superior graphical capabilities for more demanding engineering simulations and design work, with added portability due to its smaller screen size and lighter weight.
Screen Quality
6.6/10
7.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 17" Laptop offers a larger screen and adequate resolution and brightness for comfortable everyday tasks, yet it falls short in color accuracy critical for engineering and design, with a refresh rate that's not ideal for the fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, while having a smaller screen, provides better resolution and brightness, which along with higher color fidelity, benefits both general users and professionals in engineering and design; however, its refresh rate, although better than the HP, is still not optimal for the high-frame-rate demands of gaming and 3D content. Overall, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7's superior color range and decent refresh rate offer a more balanced experience across various uses except for high-end gaming and 3D rendering where both models lack the ideal refresh rates.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 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.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" costs $1,200.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The HP 17" Laptop with its larger screen and adequate processor is a solid option for general use, offering a balance of performance and screen real estate, while being less portable due to its size. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, on the other hand, has a smaller yet high-quality screen and a more powerful processor, making it not only good for general use but also capable of handling more intensive tasks, all while being more portable and having longer battery life.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
15.6in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and HP 17" Laptop both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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