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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP 17" Laptop is slightly less expensive and offers a larger screen, but it has lower battery life and a less powerful GPU compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16. The Lenovo is more portable due to its longer battery life and superior screen resolution and refresh rate, making it better for tasks requiring higher graphical fidelity like 3D rendering. Its backlit RGB keyboard and additional features such as a touchscreen, fingerprint reader, and facial recognition may appeal to users seeking modern features and security, while the HP's number pad may benefit users who work with data entry. Both have the same amount of storage and RAM, and are suitable for general use and light gaming; however, for more intensive tasks, the superior GPU of the Lenovo should provide better performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim 7 16.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.8
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop is well-suited for engineering and design due to its capable AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated Vega 8 graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a 17.3-inch IPS display; however, its size makes it less portable. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, on the other hand, offers enhanced performance with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, a sharper 16-inch display with higher resolution and brightness, and a higher portability due to its lighter build and longer battery life, but it comes with a Windows 11 Pro operating system, which may be more costly.
Software Development
7.1
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is somewhat better.
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
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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's screen provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday activities and sufficient color accuracy for some engineering and design tasks, but its lower refresh rate limits the gaming and 3D modeling experience. Alternatively, the Lenovo Slim 7 16's screen offers higher resolution and brightness, enhancing usability and visibility for general tasks, and features a wide color gamut, desirable for professional creative work, despite also having a refresh rate less optimized for 3D applications. Thus, for gaming or animation, neither is ideal, but for general use and professional design, the Lenovo stands out with superior display characteristics.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
6.0
7.8
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
$510
$1,440
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $510 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The HP 17" Laptop offers a larger screen and longer battery life, enhancing its suitability for general use involving multimedia and productivity tasks, but its larger size and heavier weight reduce its portability compared to the sleeker Lenovo Slim 7 16, which boasts a superior screen quality with higher resolution and is notably lighter, facilitating mobility while still providing robust performance through a high-quality CPU and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP 17" Laptop is equipped with an integrated GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, which provides a basic level of gaming and 3D capabilities suitable for casual gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a dedicated Nvidia GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, enabling more fluid and graphically intensive gaming experiences, although it may still be limited compared to laptops specifically designed for gaming.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP 17" Laptop both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| HP 17" Laptop | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$510 | $1,440 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.58 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.78" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.15" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 287 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP 17" Laptop
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Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"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."
Lenovo Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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