If price is a major concern and your tasks are not demanding, the HP Pavilion 15 is a more budget-friendly option; but if performance is critical, such as for gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering software, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, with its higher-end processor and graphics card, is the stronger performer. The Legion also has a better display with higher resolution and refresh rate, which may benefit multimedia consumption and gaming. However, the HP Pavilion is lighter and more portable, which could be advantageous if you often carry your laptop with you. You should also consider the Pavilion's longer battery life if you need to work on the go without access to power outlets. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is somewhat better.
The HP Pavilion 15, with a lower-tier CPU and basic screen quality, offers good portability and excellent battery life, making it suitable for light tasks and general use, but may not handle intensive tasks as well. The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, featuring a high-end CPU, superior screen quality, and robust build, is less portable due to its weight and shorter battery life but is ideal for demanding applications and multitasking.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 excels in gaming and 3D because it features a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high refresh rate IPS screen, making it ideal for demanding visual applications. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15 has a less capable Intel UHD Xe G4 GPU and a lower refresh rate TN screen, providing a fair experience, but not as smooth or visually detailed as the Legion Pro 5.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
8.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro delivers superior performance for engineering and design due to its high-end CPU, AMD Ryzen 7, and powerful GPU, Nvidia RTX 4070, which are essential for computational and graphical tasks, whereas the HP Pavilion 15 has a less powerful Intel i3 processor and integrated graphics that may not handle intensive applications as well. Furthermore, the Legion 5 Pro features a higher-quality display with a better resolution and color accuracy, vital for design precision, while the HP Pavilion 15 has a lower resolution screen that may not be as suitable for detailed work.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is somewhat better.
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
6.6/10
7.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Pavilion 15's screen might not provide the clarity and vibrancy due to subpar resolution and brightness, whereas the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers a higher resolution and brighter display, making it ideal for everyday tasks and media consumption. The HP falls short for engineering and design tasks where color precision is crucial, as its color coverage is limited, but the Lenovo excels with a high color accuracy that meets professional standards. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Lenovo's lower refresh rate can result in less fluid motion compared to laptops with faster screens, despite its superior resolution and color fidelity.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Pavilion 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
$1,140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Pavilion 15 has a price of $600 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,140.
"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."
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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