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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and a more professional look, the HP Envy 17 could be better for you, while if you prefer higher performance for gaming and engineering tasks, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" with its dedicated graphics card is likely more suitable despite its shorter battery life and bulkier design. The HP Envy tends to be less expensive and is more portable with a slightly higher general use performance, but for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or engineering simulations, the Lenovo has the edge. Keep in mind, the Legion is more gaming-oriented in its appearance and has a better screen for fast motion, which makes it preferable for gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.4
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which outperforms the integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU in the HP Envy 17, and it has a higher screen refresh rate, which is 144 Hz compared to the Envys' 60 Hz, delivering smoother visuals during fast-paced scenes. While both laptops have similar screen sizes and resolutions, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the Legion make it the preferred choice for gamers and those using 3D applications.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the HP Envy 17 and Lenovo Legion 5 offer screens with adequate resolution, the right panel type for wide viewing angles, and sufficient brightness, ensuring a pleasant viewing experience for everyday tasks. Engineers and designers would appreciate these laptops as well, due to their screens' ability to display a wide range of colors, crucial for precision in visual work. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D applications because their screens do not support high refresh rates needed for smooth motion rendering, even though they provide decent resolution and panel quality.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Envy 17 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The HP Envy 17 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use.
The HP Envy 17 offers a good balance for general use with its high-resolution touchscreen, ample storage, and long battery life, making it suitable for productivity tasks, media consumption, and portability despite its larger size. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a faster refresh rate display and superior graphics performance, favoring users who may require more power for gaming or graphic-intensive applications, but trades off with less storage and shorter battery life, which could limit mobility and uninterrupted usage.
Engineering and Design
7.4
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and HP Envy 17 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Envy 17 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both equipped with high-quality Intel processors and 16 GB of RAM, making them suitable for engineering and design applications which require solid CPU and memory capabilities. The HP Envy 17 offers an integrated GPU suitable for less demanding graphics tasks and has a higher screen brightness, while the Lenovo Legion 5 features a powerful Nvidia GPU and a higher contrast ratio screen, catering better to intensive graphic design and engineering simulations, but with a tradeoff in portability due to its added weight and reduced battery life.
Content Creation
7.5
7.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy 17 and Lenovo Legion 5 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
7.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Envy 17 and Lenovo Legion 5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and HP Envy 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Envy 17 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Envy 17 | Lenovo Legion 5 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.49 lbs | 6.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.68" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 11.41" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 Legion 5 17"
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Sebastian Bade | February 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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