Based on your preferences, choose the HP Pavilion 15 if you prioritize a lighter, more portable device with a long battery life, which is ideal for day-to-day activities and general use. Alternatively, select the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro if your focus is on better performance for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D work, or engineering, as well as a higher quality display, but with a slight tradeoff in weight and battery life. Both laptops share a similar memory capacity and are parallel in pricing, so your decision should be guided by the intended use and personal priorities like display quality, performance needs, and portability preferences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
7.2/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The HP Pavilion 15's lesser screen quality, with a lower resolution and poorer color coverage, and its basic integrated graphics make it less suitable for engineering and design tasks compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which boasts superior screen resolution, higher color accuracy, and a more powerful discrete GPU that's better suited to such tasks. Additionally, the IdeaPad 5 Pro includes a high-quality speaker system and efficient heat management which complement its stronger performance capabilities, although it is slightly heavier and less portable than the HP Pavilion 15.
Software Development
6.6/10
7.4/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
5.3/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 screen may not provide the clarity and vibrancy needed across various tasks due to its lower resolution and brightness, rendering it less suitable for general use and detail-oriented work like engineering and design. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with a higher resolution and brighter display, offers better visual engagement for everyday use and professional applications, where color accuracy is vital. However, for gaming and 3D purposes where motion fluidity is crucial, both laptops fall short, as they likely have lower refresh rates, which could lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
3.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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.
Build Quality
6.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
$600
$1,162
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Pavilion 15 has a price of $600 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use.
The HP Pavilion 15 offers ample storage and good portability, making it a solid choice for everyday tasks, complemented by its longer battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro stands out with a higher-quality screen and more robust performance supported by a dedicated GPU, better for multitasking and heavier workloads, but with slightly less portability due to its larger screen and weight.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Pavilion 15 has a basic integrated GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which limits its gaming and 3D capabilities, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro includes a more powerful discrete Nvidia GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz, enhancing its performance for these tasks despite the higher weight impacting portability.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Pavilion 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Pavilion 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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