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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the HP Envy 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", consider how much you prioritize performance and screen quality versus cost and portability. The HP Envy 17 offers a larger and higher quality display, more storage, and a more powerful processor, which makes it suitable for intensive tasks and multimedia consumption. However, it's heavier and costlier. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it easier to carry around. It has a smaller display with lower resolution and less powerful hardware, appropriate for basic tasks like web browsing, office applications, and light media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the HP Envy 17.
Key differences
General Use
7.5
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Envy 17 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The HP Envy 17 surpasses the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" in performance with a higher-end CPU and more RAM, better screen quality with a higher resolution and better color coverage, and a larger battery capacity for potentially improved battery life, although it may be less portable due to its size. The IdeaPad, while offering portability with lighter weight and smaller dimensions, steps down on general performance with a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and a lower quality display with decreased brightness and color accuracy, which, combined with a smaller battery, may result in a shorter run time between charges.
Gaming and AI
6.4
5.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The HP Envy 17 offers better suitability for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful GPU, the Intel Iris Xe, and a higher quality IPS display, which contributes to clearer and more vibrant images. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a weaker Intel UHD Xe G4 GPU and a lower quality TN display with less screen resolution, leading to less impressive gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.4
5.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The HP Envy 17, with its more powerful i7 processor, double the RAM, and superior Iris Xe graphics, is better equipped for engineering and design tasks that require high performance and strong visual capabilities than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, which has a basic i3 processor, less RAM, and lower-end UHD graphics. Moreover, the HP's larger, higher-quality IPS display offers better screen clarity and color accuracy, crucial for detailed design work, in contrast to the Lenovo's smaller TN panel with lower resolution, making it less suitable for these demands.
Content Creation
7.5
6.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The HP Envy 17 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
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
6.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Envy 17 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
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
6.8
5.2
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The HP Envy 17's screen boasts higher resolution, better brightness, and a superior panel type, enhancing the viewing experience for daily tasks and detailed engineering work, but the lower refresh rate limits the smoothness required in gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a display that falls short in brightness and resolution, impacting the clarity and enjoyment for everyday users and making it less suitable for precision in engineering and design. Lastly, similar to the HP, its modest refresh rate doesn't support the high-level graphics performance preferred by gamers and those working with 3D content.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and HP Envy 17 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
6.5
The HP Envy 17 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
$360
$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 3 15" costs $360.
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Spec Comparison
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| HP Envy 17 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $360 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.49 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.68" | 14.26" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 35 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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HP Envy 17
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Marcus Schwarten | April 2023
"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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
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Sascha Mölck | February 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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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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