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Updated January 10, 2024·

The HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen, higher RAM, and includes features typically suited for those needing higher performance for tasks like engineering applications, but it is heavier and more expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", which offers longer battery life and greater portability at a budget-friendly price. The IdeaPad, with its AMD processor and graphics, also has a white backlit keyboard and a higher portability score, making it a better choice for general use and frequent travelers. However, for intensive tasks and better multitasking, the HP's additional RAM and high-performance Intel processor may be more beneficial. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
  • Good for engineering and design
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
  • Very good battery life
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

7.4
Envy 17
IdeaPad 5 15"
6.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
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 5 15" is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.8
Envy 17
IdeaPad 5 15"
6.5
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, and engineering and design.

Battery

8.0 Hours
Envy 17
IdeaPad 5 15"
11.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Envy 17
IdeaPad 5 15"
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and HP Envy 17 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,000
Envy 17
IdeaPad 5 15"
$690
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The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $690.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.5
Envy 17
IdeaPad 5 15"
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The HP Envy 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.4
Envy 17
IdeaPad 5 15"
6.2
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
7.5/10
The HP Envy 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.5
Envy 17
IdeaPad 5 15"
7.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
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 5 15" are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.5
Envy 17
IdeaPad 5 15"
7.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for software development.

Build Quality

7.2
Envy 17
IdeaPad 5 15"
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and HP Envy 17 both have good build quality.

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How the HP Envy 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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HP Envy 17Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
HP Envy 17Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"

GENERAL

Price
$1,000
$690
Release Date
May 1, 2023August 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77''14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67''
Weight
5.49 lbs4.08 lbs
Width
15.68"14.01"
Depth
10.2"9.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-13700HAMD Ryzen 7 5825U
RAM
16 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours11 Hours
Battery Capacity
55 Wh57 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
329 nits341 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.2/107.6/10
Portability Score
7/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/106.5/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
4N/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 5 15"

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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."

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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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