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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Envy 17 is less expensive and could be suitable for general use and light gaming with a larger screen but lower screen resolution and refresh rate, while the Lenovo Legion 7, being more expensive, is better suited for intensive gaming and demanding tasks like 3D rendering and engineering work with a higher screen resolution and refresh rate, as well as a more powerful graphics card. The Lenovo also has a slightly better battery capacity but both have similar RAM and storage capacity. If budget is a concern and you need a laptop for everyday productivity, the HP Envy may be more appropriate, but if you're focused on gaming or professional applications and willing to invest more, the Legion 7 is the stronger choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
- The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion 7.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 is better equipped for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165hz, which provide smoother visuals and better render performance compared to the HP Envy 17 that includes an Intel Iris Xe graphics card and a lower refresh rate of 60hz. While both laptops have capable CPUs and quality displays, the GPU and screen refresh rate are crucial for gaming, thus giving the Lenovo Legion a definitive edge in this aspect.
Engineering and Design
7.4
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7 edges out the HP Envy 17 in engineering and design use primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia GPU which excels in demanding applications and its higher resolution screen which can display more detail, making it very good for such tasks. While the HP Envy 17 is indeed capable, with a good CPU and ample RAM, its integrated GPU and lower screen resolution categorize it as merely good, not to mention its touchscreen feature which may be beneficial for designers. Portability is somewhat of a compromise for both, but the Lenovo offers a better keyboard and manages heat more efficiently, even if it comes with a bit more operating noise.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The HP Envy 17 offers a sharp, bright display that is sufficient for daily tasks and detailed enough for engineering design, thanks to its high resolution and decent brightness, but it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth. The Lenovo Legion 7 also provides a vivid and sharp display, enhancing general and engineering use by covering a wide range of colors, but like the HP, it lacks a high refresh rate, making it less suitable for 3D applications where fluid motion is key. For gaming or 3D modeling, you'll prefer a laptop that combines a high refresh rate with a good resolution and robust color accuracy to ensure the best visual experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the HP Envy 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The HP Envy 17 offers a large touchscreen ideal for everyday tasks, a comfortable keyboard, and good screen quality, making it suitable for general use, but its integrated graphics are less powerful than a dedicated GPU, affecting performance in highly graphical tasks. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 7 provides superior graphical performance with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card, ample storage, and a high-quality screen, which benefits a variety of applications, although it is slightly less portable than the HP due to a smaller screen and a bit more weight.
Content Creation
7.5
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 and HP Envy 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
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and HP Envy 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.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP Envy 17 and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Envy 17 | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.49 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.68" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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."
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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