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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP 17" Laptop is a good option if you prefer a larger screen and don't mind a bit more weight, which can impact portability but may provide a better experience for general use and productivity tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6, with its smaller screen, is more portable and also offers a touchscreen, which can be great for interactive tasks and presentations. Both laptops have similar performance capabilities, but the Yoga 6 has a significantly longer battery life, making it more suitable for working on the go without frequent charging. If you're on a budget, the HP usually comes at a slightly lower cost compared to the Lenovo Yoga 6. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Yoga 6.
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.6
6.7
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a large screen for multitasking and viewing documents, the HP's 17" size is suitable for general use despite its fair screen quality being limited by average resolution and brightness. For engineering and design work, where accurate color representation matters, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers good screen quality with a better color range, enhancing visual precision. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D purposes, as they lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth visuals and the resolution or panel quality to make the most of detailed graphics.
Battery
5.5 Hours
12.5 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
The Lenovo Yoga 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
$570
$1,045
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $570 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The HP 17" Laptop, with a large 17.3-inch screen, is suited for general use where a spacious display and a full keyboard are valued, though its larger size and weight reduce portability compared to the Lenovo Yoga 6, which offers a smaller, more portable 13.3-inch touchscreen and has a longer battery life, making it more versatile for mobile use and presentations.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP 17" Laptop and Lenovo Yoga 6 both offer fair gaming and 3D performance due to having similar integrated graphics in the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U processor and both featuring a 60Hz screen refresh rate. However, the larger screen size of the HP may appeal to those who prefer more screen real estate for gaming and 3D work, while the Lenovo's higher resolution and 2-in-1 convertible design provide versatility and sharper image quality for other uses.
Engineering and Design
6.8
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga 6 to be good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop is suitable for engineering and design due to its large screen and high resolution that benefits detailed work, along with a capable CPU and GPU combo; however, it's less portable compared to the Lenovo Yoga 6, which offers a similar CPU and GPU but with a smaller, higher-resolution touch screen that lends itself to versatile design tasks, overall enhanced portability, and a convertible design that can be advantageous for presentations or collaborative work. While both have ample RAM and satisfying screen quality, the Lenovo Yoga 6 stands out for its improved portability and innovative form factor.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 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
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 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.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 17" Laptop | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$570 | $1,045 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.58 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.78" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.15" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
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 | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 287 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
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 Yoga 6
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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