The HP Envy 17 is often slightly less expensive with a larger screen, ideal for general use and productivity thanks to its numerically superior general use performance and larger display. Consider the HP for cost-efficiency and a bigger screen for everyday tasks or the Lenovo for more demanding applications and better performance in specialized areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
7.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The HP Envy 17's moderate gaming performance stems from its integrated Iris Xe graphics and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which are less optimal for fast-paced 3D gaming compared to dedicated gaming hardware. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 16 excels with a superior Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher 144Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better handling of graphics-intensive games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
7.9/10
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 16 and HP Envy 17 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 outperforms the HP Envy 17 for engineering and design use primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX GPU and a more color-accurate screen with higher resolution and refresh rate, which are vital for graphics-intensive tasks and precise design work. While both laptops have comparable CPUs and RAM, the HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen and may be quieter in operation, but the Lenovo's advantages in GPU and screen quality give it the edge for engineering and design purposes.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
7.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, and gaming and AI.
Both the HP Envy 17 and Lenovo LOQ 16 offer displays with strong resolution and brightness, making them well-suited for general tasks like browsing and video streaming. Their color gamuts are comprehensive enough to handle engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less smooth visuals, hindering performance in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Envy 17 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
7.5/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
Cost
$1,000
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $1,000.
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How the HP Envy 17 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy 17 or the Lenovo LOQ 16
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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