The HP Pavilion 15 is a budget-friendly option and lighter in weight, which makes it suitable for general use and easy to carry around. However, it has lower screen resolution and less powerful internals compared to the Lenovo Legion 9i. The Lenovo Legion 9i, on the other hand, is pricier and equipped with high-end features like a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it ideal for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. Its heavier weight and lower battery life make it less portable but more capable for demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent 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
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the HP Pavilion 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i outshines the HP Pavilion 15 with its much higher screen resolution and quality, more powerful CPU, and superior RAM, which contribute to better performance for general use; however, the Pavilion 15 offers superior portability thanks to its lighter weight. The Legion boasts a significantly longer battery life and better speakers, but this also adds to its weight, potentially making it less convenient for frequent travelers.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
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 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The HP Pavilion 15 has an entry-level GPU and a 60Hz TN screen, resulting in just fair gaming and 3D performance; in contrast, the Lenovo Legion 9i boasts a high-end Nvidia GPU and a significantly higher refresh rate Mini LED screen, leading to excellent performance in those areas. Additionally, the higher resolution and better screen quality of the Lenovo Legion 9i further enhance the gaming and 3D experience compared to the HP Pavilion 15's lower resolution and screen metrics.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
9.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i9 processor, a substantial 32GB of RAM, and a high-end Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, along with a high-quality screen, which are all critical for intensive tasks. In contrast, the HP Pavilion 15 has a more modest Intel i3 processor, 16GB of RAM, and relies on integrated graphics, making it fair for engineering use but less capable in handling demanding software that requires robust computing power.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.7/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for content creation, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
6.6/10
8.3/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very 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
9.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i 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 display may not offer the sharpness, color fidelity, and brightness that users typically seek for day-to-day tasks, detailed engineering work, or an immersive gaming experience. The Lenovo Legion 9i's screen excels in clarity, color accuracy, and brightness, making it ideal for general use and professional design where precise color representation is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Legion 9i may fall short due to a lower refresh rate, which is pivotal for smooth motion and gameplay.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Pavilion 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i has very 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
$3,420
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The HP Pavilion 15 has a price of $600 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
"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 Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
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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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