If you prioritize a larger screen and longer battery life for general use at a lower price, the HP Envy 17 is a suitable choice. On the other hand, if you need more power for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and you're willing to invest more for higher performance and a better screen, the Lenovo Legion 9i with a stronger GPU and CPU, higher resolution display with a higher refresh rate, and more RAM would be the better option. Keep in mind, the Legion 9i is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Envy 17. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The HP Envy 17 is designed for general use with a capable CPU, adequate RAM, a standard screen resolution, and remarkable battery life, providing balanced performance and longer unplugged usage which is suitable for everyday tasks and media consumption. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 9i is tailored for more demanding general use with a superior CPU, double the RAM, a higher-resolution Mini LED screen indicating superior screen quality, although it compromises on battery life and is slightly less portable, making it ideal for power-intensive applications while still being capable of handling everyday tasks efficiently.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
9.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
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 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 9i boasts an Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165hz, which contribute to its excellent gaming and 3D capabilities. In contrast, the HP Envy 17 is equipped with a less powerful Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60hz screen refresh rate, making it fair for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
9.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The HP Envy 17, with its decent main processor and integrated graphics, caters well to engineering and design tasks but may be limited in handling the most intense workloads due to moderate RAM and a standard screen resolution. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 9i stands out for excellent engineering and design work with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a superior GPU, and a high-resolution Mini LED screen, although it may be slightly less portable and noisier under load.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for content creation, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
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
8.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for software development, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
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
6.8/10
9.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Envy 17 offers a high-resolution display with good brightness, making it well-suited for everyday tasks and professional design work, but its lower refresh rate holds it back for gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo Legion 9i elevates screen quality with exceptional color accuracy and wider color gamuts, essential for detailed engineering and design projects, while maintaining excellent resolution and brightness for general use. However, similar to the Envy, the Legion's shortfall in refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D content where smooth motion is critical.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Envy 17 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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
$3,420
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
"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 Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next 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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