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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Envy 17 costs less and offers a large 17.3-inch touchscreen suitable for general use with good battery life, comfortable for tasks like browsing, office work, and watching videos. It's heavier and less portable with lower performance for 3D rendering or engineering software. Conversely, the Lenovo LOQ 15, while pricier, has a smaller 15.6-inch non-touch display with a higher refresh rate, making it better suited for gaming and 3D work. The Lenovo also has superior graphics capabilities, beneficial for machine learning and intensive engineering tasks, but it has a slightly shorter battery life and less portability than the HP Envy 17. Both have similar storage and memory, so choose based on your needs for screen size, touch capability, and performance for specific tasks like gaming or professional applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
- Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
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
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The HP Envy 17 has an integrated GPU with a lower screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for high-intensity gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Lenovo LOQ 15's dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and higher screen refresh rate enhance its performance for such tasks. Additionally, while both have quality screens and capable CPUs, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the Lenovo give it the edge in gaming and 3D performance over the HP Envy 17.
Engineering and Design
7.4
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and HP Envy 17 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo LOQ 15 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is better suited for engineering and design because it includes a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card, which is critical for compute-intensive tasks, whereas the HP Envy 17 relies on its integrated graphics. Additionally, the Lenovo offers a higher refresh rate display and available RAM slots, indicating a possibility for better multitasking and smoother visuals which are advantageous for demanding engineering software and detailed design work.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.1
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for gaming and AI.
When selecting laptops for general use, both the HP Envy 17 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 have panels with high resolution and brightness, offering clear and vivid visuals. For engineering and design tasks, the same laptops provide a wide color gamut, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may result in less fluid motion, making them less ideal for fast-paced visual content.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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
$1,179
$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 LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen and a touchscreen option, which along with its better battery life makes it suitable for comfortable general use and media consumption; however, it is heavier and less portable than the Lenovo LOQ 15 which, despite its smaller screen and absence of touchscreen, has a more powerful graphics card, suggesting better performance in graphics-related tasks and possibly better heat management. The Lenovo's higher screen refresh rate and potential for gaming or intensive work due to its discrete GPU contrast with the Envy's focus on larger screen and battery life for longer, more general usage.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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
15.6in
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 LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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 LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Envy 17 | Lenovo LOQ 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,179 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.49 lbs | 5.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.68" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
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 | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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."
Lenovo LOQ 15
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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