The HP Envy 17 often comes with a higher price tag than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", but it provides better performance for general use, engineering, and 3d/machine learning tasks due to more RAM and a stronger processor. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is lighter and offers longer battery life, making it more portable; however, it has less RAM, which might limit performance in more demanding tasks. Both feature similar screen sizes and resolution, but the HP Envy has a touchscreen option. If you prioritize higher performance and touchscreen functionality over longer battery life and portability, the HP Envy 17 may be the better choice. 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 3 17"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has no clear advantages over the HP Envy 17.
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
8.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
The HP Envy 17 has a higher-performance CPU, more RAM, and a stronger integrated GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, while also offering better screen quality in terms of brightness and color coverage, contributing to a more precise visual workspace.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
6.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for software development.
Both the HP Envy 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" offer displays with good clarity and brightness appropriate for everyday tasks and detailed work needed in engineering and design, supported by high resolution and adequate panel technology that delivers sharp images and wide viewing angles. Their ability to present accurate colors is essential in professional design environments where precision in color representation matters for projects involving graphics and video editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are key, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may lead to less smooth motion, lacking the fluidity preferred by gamers or professionals working with high-speed 3D rendering.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The HP Envy 17 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
$784
$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 17" costs $784.
The HP Envy 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for general use.
The HP Envy 17 offers a powerful Intel i7 processor, more RAM for faster multitasking, and a vibrant display which is touch-enabled, making it a solid choice for general use that demands snappy performance and high-quality visuals. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and less RAM which may affect multitasking, but it compensates with a lighter weight for better portability and a slightly longer battery life, making it suitable for those who prioritize ease of carrying and longer unplugged use.
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 3 17" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy 17 offers fair gaming performance with its Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, suited to casual or moderate gaming. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" also presents fair capabilities for gaming and 3D tasks, with its AMD Vega 7 graphics and the same standard screen refresh rate, but might be slightly less powerful due to a less capable CPU.
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
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
7.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP Envy 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 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
17.3in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and HP Envy 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Envy 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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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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