If you value a larger and low-cost screen without concern for portability or top-tier performance, the HP 17" Laptop may be suitable. Conversely, if you are willing to invest more for a higher-resolution touchscreen, better graphics, more storage, and longer battery life in a more compact and lighter package, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 would be a better option, particularly if you're interested in tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming. The HP offers more space for physical expansion and a number pad, but the Lenovo's superior performance and portability make it more versatile for demanding and on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 excels in portability with a lighter weight and more compact dimensions compared to the HP 17" Laptop, and it offers better performance due to its higher-quality screen and dedicated graphics card; in contrast, the HP is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight, albeit with longer battery life and a larger screen which could be more comfortable for extended viewing despite lower overall performance.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
The HP 17" Laptop is equipped with an integrated GPU and has a screen refresh rate of just 60Hz, limiting its gaming and 3D performance compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, which boasts a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card and a higher refresh rate of 90Hz, providing smoother visuals and better rendering capabilities for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is 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
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for content creation, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
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
7.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
6.6/10
7.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 larger screen size is a plus for general use and engineering where substantial screen real estate can make multitasking and detailed work easier, but the lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications where smoother visuals are crucial. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, with its higher resolution and brightness, provides sharper and more vibrant visuals for general use and professional design tasks, but like the HP, it falls short in gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't match the needs of high-speed content. Both systems, while having appealing features for professional and everyday use, lack the high refresh rates needed for optimal gaming and 3D rendering experiences.
Battery
5.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
14.5in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
"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 Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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