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Updated January 12, 2024·
When deciding between the HP Pavilion 15 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14, consider the following: the HP Pavilion 15 is less expensive and has a larger 15.6-inch screen with a TN panel, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a smaller 14-inch screen but with a higher resolution IPS display that might offer better color and viewing angles. The Flex 5 is lighter, making it more portable, and can double as a tablet due to its 2-in-1 convertible design. The Pavilion may have a longer battery life, but the Flex 5's AMD Ryzen processor is newer and may offer better performance, especially for demanding applications. The choice depends on whether you prefer a more affordable, potentially longer-lasting, and bigger-screen laptop, or if you'd like a more versatile, portable device with a better screen and likely stronger performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Flex 5 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.7
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is somewhat better.
The HP Pavilion 15 offers decent performance appropriate for general use with a basic Intel i3 processor and 16GB of RAM; it's somewhat portable and has a sizable screen, albeit with lower resolution and screen quality, making it suitable for everyday tasks but less for high-quality media consumption.
Engineering and Design
6.2
7.0
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The HP Pavilion 15 is considered fair for engineering and design work due to its satisfactory screen quality but less powerful CPU and GPU compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 14, which is rated good for the same uses because of its superior CPU performance and screen resolution, as well as ample RAM that is beneficial for demanding tasks. While the HP Pavilion may offer satisfactory portability and decent keyboard and speaker quality, the Lenovo Flex 5 stands out with a better display aspect ratio for design work and overall greater hardware capabilities that are crucial for engineering tasks.
Software Development
6.6
7.4
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
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
5.3
6.4
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Pavilion 15's inferior screen manifests in poor resolution and low brightness, noticeably impacting everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. For engineering and design, its limited color gamut fails to accurately represent a wide range of colors, which is essential for detailed graphical work. In the realm of gaming and 3D, the Pavilion 15 falls short due to a low refresh rate, reducing the smoothness of motion and responsiveness crucial for fast-paced interactive experiences.
Battery
3.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the HP Pavilion 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.0
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$582
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The HP Pavilion 15 has a price of $582 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $950.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Pavilion 15 has an Intel UHD Graphics for light gaming but its TN panel with lower resolution hinders screen quality, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 comes with a stronger Vega 8 GPU for better gaming performance and its higher-resolution IPS display offers better visual quality despite both having standard refresh rates.
Content Creation
7.1
7.6
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and HP Pavilion 15 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.
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How the HP Pavilion 15 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Pavilion 15 | Lenovo Flex 5 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$582 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2020 | December 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 8.85" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1115G4 | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 277 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Alex Cox | August 2022
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
Lenovo Flex 5 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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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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