When considering the HP Pavilion 15 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16, think about how you'll use the laptop. If you seek a balance between cost and performance for general use, the HP Pavilion may be appealing due to its lower price tag. However, if you're looking for superior performance for more demanding tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo Slim 7 may justify its higher cost. Additionally, the Lenovo likely offers a larger screen, which could be beneficial for such tasks but may compromise portability. Battery life is another critical factor; devices with more powerful specs may drain the battery faster. Assess whether portability or screen size matters more for your day-to-day activities and whether you require a laptop for heavy workloads versus everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim 7 16.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is somewhat better.
The HP Pavilion 15 is good for general use due to its sufficient storage and RAM, making it capable of handling everyday tasks, while its lighter weight and longer battery life add to its portability. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 stands out for general use with its high-resolution, color-accurate screen, more powerful CPU and dedicated graphics for more demanding tasks, at the expense of additional weight and slightly shorter battery life than the HP.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is somewhat better.
The HP Pavilion 15 has a basic integrated GPU and a low refresh rate screen, which limits gaming and 3D potential, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 features a dedicated Nvidia GPU and a high refresh rate screen, providing better performance and smoother visuals in gaming and 3D applications. However, the HP's lower performance hardware comes at a lower weight, offering greater portability compared to the heavier Lenovo which is better equipped for demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
7.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The HP Pavilion 15 has a basic CPU and GPU combo with lower screen resolution and is lighter, making it less suitable for demanding engineering tasks but more portable. In comparison, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 packs a more powerful CPU, dedicated GPU, and higher-quality screen, which is better for intensive workloads, but it's heavier, impacting its portability.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 16 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
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 Lenovo Slim 7 16's higher resolution and brighter display make it more pleasant to use for everyday tasks compared to the HP Pavilion 15. In engineering and design, the Lenovo's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, critical for professional work. However, for gaming and 3D, the HP Pavilion 15 might not be ideal due to its limited refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion, where the Lenovo also falls short despite its other screen quality advantages.
Battery
3.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
6.2/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
$1,440
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Pavilion 15 has a price of $600 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
"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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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