When considering the HP 17" Laptop versus the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, take into account that the larger screen HP grants more viewing space which can be beneficial for productivity and media consumption, yet it's less portable due to its size and potentially heavier weight. The Lenovo, being more compact, offers greater portability and possibly a sleeker design, making it ideal for frequent travel. If price is a significant factor, and you primarily work in one location, the HP may provide more value. However, if mobility and space savings are priorities, and you're willing to invest a bit more, the Lenovo could be the superior choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
The HP 17" Laptop, with its large screen and ample RAM, offers a comfortable viewing experience for everyday tasks while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x's superior CPU and portability make it ideal for on-the-go users needing efficient performance. Both have quality keyboards and good battery life, but the HP's larger frame might reduce portability and the ThinkBook's smaller size might affect screen real estate and speaker quality.
Engineering and Design
6.8/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop, with its large screen, robust CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, excels in handling resource-intensive engineering and design tasks, providing a clear and spacious visual workspace. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while offering good performance with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM, also emphasizes portability and comfort with a smaller, high-quality screen, ergonomic keyboard, and quieter operation, making it more suitable for engineers and designers on the move.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ThinkBook's higher resolution and brightness make for sharper text and more vibrant images, enhancing everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. Engineering and design work benefit greatly from the ThinkBook's superior color gamut coverage, ensuring that colors in detailed projects are displayed more accurately. However, for 3D and gaming, both laptops fall short due to their poor refresh rates, which can hinder the smoothness of motion and responsiveness crucial in these areas.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the HP 17" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $850 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP 17" laptop, with its larger screen size, may offer a more immersive gaming and 3D experience, but it's the quality of the GPU and the screen refresh rate that primarily determine how good that experience will be. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while more portable due to its smaller size, must similarly rely on a capable GPU and a decent screen refresh rate to deliver satisfactory gaming and 3D performance, with CPU and screen quality also playing supportive roles in enhancing the overall experience.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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."
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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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