The HP Envy 17 will save you money and offers a larger 17.3-inch screen with standard full HD resolution, which is great for everyday use and media consumption; however, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, while more expensive, packs more power with a higher-end graphics card, making it better suited for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming. The Slim Pro 9i also features a higher resolution mini LED display, which is smaller at 14.5 inches but offers crisp visuals and a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals. Furthermore, the Lenovo's battery is larger, which can mean longer use between charges, and its lower weight makes it more portable. Consider the HP if you prioritize screen size and lower cost, and the Lenovo if you need better performance and a premium display for demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good 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
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i's strengths include a higher-quality screen with increased resolution and brightness, double the RAM, and a more powerful graphics card compared to the HP Envy 17, thus providing superior performance for general use. Additionally, the Slim Pro 9i offers better portability with a lighter design and higher portability score, despite the Envy 17 having slightly longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
7.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Envy 17 is only fair.
The HP Envy 17 is considered fair for gaming and 3D because it has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which are sufficient for casual gaming but may not deliver the smoothest experience for fast-paced games or complex 3D tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is rated good for the same tasks thanks to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 dedicated GPU and a higher 165Hz refresh rate screen, offering better graphics performance and a smoother visual experience suitable for more demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
8.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
9.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels with its superior panel type, higher resolution, and greater brightness, providing crystal clear images and vivid colors, making everything from text to videos look sharp. With engineering and design in mind, the Lenovo also stands out with a wider color gamut coverage, ensuring more accurate representation of colors which is crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, both laptops fall short due to low refresh rates, though decent resolution and panel quality ensure they're still passable for casual use in these areas.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and HP Envy 17 both have good portability, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
"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 Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
Get a great deal on the HP Envy 17 or the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
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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