Choosing between the HP Envy 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" requires considering your priorities. If you need a larger screen and slightly better general performance, the HP Envy 17 is equipped with a 17.3-inch display and more RAM, which can handle more tasks simultaneously. It also offers a backlit keyboard and more ports, including Thunderbolt, but it's heavier, making it less portable than the Lenovo. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", on the other hand, is lighter with better battery life, making it a better choice for those who travel often. Its performance is reasonably good for everyday tasks, and it includes a backlit keyboard and a number pad. Both laptops have similar storage capacities and touchscreens, but neither is ideal for intensive gaming or high-end 3D and machine learning tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good for engineering and design
Good overall build quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
6.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy 17 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful i7 processor, higher amount of RAM, and superior integrated graphics, which are crucial for demanding software applications. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" while lighter and more portable, has a less powerful Ryzen 7 processor, less RAM, and less capable integrated Vega graphics, rendering it less optimal for intensive tasks but potentially a better option for on-the-go use.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
6.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, clarity, and comfort of viewing, the HP Envy 17 offers a higher resolution and brighter display than the Lenovo IdeaPad, enhancing the quality of everyday tasks like browsing, reading, or watching videos. The HP's display also covers a wider range of colors, which is crucial for professionals in engineering and design, ensuring more accurate representation of colors in their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are key, the Lenovo's and HP's lower refresh rates may lead to less smooth gameplay compared to laptops with displays designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 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
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and HP Envy 17 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.0/10
The HP Envy 17 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$741
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
The HP Envy 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use.
The HP Envy 17, with a robust Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, offers strong performance for general use and has a quality IPS screen, although it is less portable due to its size and weight, and has moderate battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", on the other hand, pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 processor with 12GB of RAM and also features a quality IPS display, providing a more portable option with better battery life, but at the expense of slightly lower performance and less RAM.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.1/10
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP Envy 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both fair for gaming and 3D because they have adequate CPUs and GPUs that can handle moderate gaming tasks but are not top-of-the-line. However, both have screens with a refresh rate of 60Hz, which is fine for casual gaming but not ideal for high-performance games that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
7.5/10
7.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Envy 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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 Envy 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy 17 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
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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