The HP Envy 17 is slightly less expensive and offers a larger screen, which includes a touchscreen, making it well suited for general use such as browsing, media consumption, and office work. However, it has a lower resolution and a less powerful graphics unit compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i. The Legion 5i, on the other hand, despite being somewhat more expensive, provides a more potent graphics card that elevates its capabilities for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and engineering tasks. It also has a higher resolution display but lacks a touchscreen. The Legion Slim 5i is also slightly lighter, which can make a difference if you need to carry it around frequently. If you prioritize a larger display with touch capabilities and general use at a lower cost, go for the HP Envy 17. If you need higher graphics performance for specialized tasks and a sharper screen, and are willing to spend more, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i would be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
8.0/10
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 Slim 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i outperforms the HP Envy 17 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because of its superior Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card capable of hardware ray tracing and DLSS, compared to the HP's integrated Iris Xe graphics. Additionally, the Legion Slim 5i's higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz versus the Envy's 60Hz provides smoother visuals and a competitive edge in fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
8.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is considered very good for engineering and design due to its higher resolution screen, better graphics card with ray tracing and DLSS capabilities, and a higher max screen refresh rate, which all contribute to a more detailed and fluid visual experience; it also has a higher portability score which makes it easier to carry. In contrast, the HP Envy 17 provides a larger screen and a touchscreen option, but with lower resolution and graphics performance, making it good for engineering and design but less optimal for tasks that benefit from the advanced visual technology found in the Lenovo.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Envy 17 offers clear visuals and sufficient brightness for comfortable viewing, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i surpasses it with even sharper images and better brightness, enhancing everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the HP Envy 17 provides a wide range of colors for precise work, but the Legion Slim 5i, with its broader color gamuts, makes it a more suitable choice for professionals requiring color accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D application users, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 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.
Cost
$1,000
$1,630
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,630.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The HP Envy 17 offers solid general use performance with an efficient CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality IPS touchscreen, but its larger size and weight make it less portable despite a decent battery life; meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i also features a powerful CPU and sufficient RAM for general tasks, its screen is higher resolution with better color coverage, and it is more portable, though it trades off slightly with a non-touch display. Both laptops have substantial storage, high-quality keyboards, and manage heat and noise well, making them versatile for various tasks outside gaming, where the Lenovo has an edge with its dedicated graphics.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.0/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5i to be 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
7.8/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy 17 to have good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 Slim 5i 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 Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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