The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo V15.
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
Good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
6.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP 17" Laptop and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for engineering and design, though the HP 17" Laptop is somewhat better.
The HP 17" Laptop is favored for engineering and design tasks due to its higher-performing AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, more capable integrated graphics unit, and superior IPS display, which offers better color reproduction and viewing angles compared to the Lenovo V15, which has a lower-tier AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, less powerful integrated graphics, and a TN panel known for poorer color accuracy and limited viewing angles. Portability and keyboard quality are strengths of the Lenovo V15, but for demanding tasks like engineering and design where CPU, GPU, and screen quality are very important, the HP 17" Laptop holds a clear advantage.
Screen Quality
6.6/10
5.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The HP 17" Laptop has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP 17" Laptop has a panel that offers better color and detail due to higher resolution and brighter display, enhancing the viewing experience for general use and engineering tasks where clarity is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the laptop's lower refresh rate limits the smoothness of motion graphics, which is less than ideal. In contrast, the Lenovo V15's overall inferior resolution, brightness, and lack of wide color gamut support result in a display that is less vibrant and sharp for any usage scenario, making it less suitable for both detailed engineering work and immersive gaming experiences.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 and HP 17" Laptop both have good portability, though the Lenovo V15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
6.7/10
The Lenovo V15 and HP 17" Laptop both have only fair build quality, though the Lenovo V15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$850
$579
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
The Lenovo V15 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The HP 17" Laptop with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and larger IPS screen is practical for those seeking better multitasking and viewing experiences, but it's slightly heavier and has relatively lower battery life compared to the Lenovo V15, which, despite its smaller TN screen and lesser AMD Ryzen 5 performance, offers greater portability with longer battery life and comes with double the storage space.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The HP 17" Laptop and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP 17" Laptop has a more powerful GPU and screen, with the AMD Ryzen 7's Vega 8 graphics and an IPS display that is adequate for gaming and 3D applications, but its screen refresh rate is limited to 60Hz, which could hinder fast-paced gaming. The Lenovo V15, despite having a less capable AMD Ryzen 5's Vega 7 graphics and a lower-quality TN panel, also shares the same refresh rate limitation, resulting in overall fair gaming and 3D performance for both laptops.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo V15 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
7.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo V15 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 V15 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 strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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