To decide between the HP Pavilion 15 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, consider your priorities. The HP Pavilion 15 is more affordable, making it a good choice for general use and if budget is a concern. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, while pricier, likely offers better performance and a higher-end build quality, which could be important for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming. If portability is vital, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i might be lighter and thinner. However, if long battery life is crucial for you, sometimes less powerful laptops like the HP Pavilion 15 have longer battery life due to their less demanding components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good 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
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the HP Pavilion 15 is good.
The HP Pavilion 15 offers solid general-use capabilities with a good amount of RAM and ample storage, but its basic processor, lower-resolution screen, and bulkier design affect its suitability for demanding tasks and portability. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i surpasses it with a high-end processor and double the RAM for smoother multitasking, a superior screen with high resolution and brightness, a lighter and thinner build, and a longer-lasting battery, justifying it being considered very good for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i provides a superior gaming and 3D experience compared to the HP Pavilion 15 because it features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which are very important for gaming performance and smooth visuals. By contrast, the HP Pavilion 15 has a more modest Intel UHD Xe G4 GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, contributing to its fair performance in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.2/10
8.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is excellent for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU, double the RAM, and more powerful GPU paired with a superior mini LED screen that offers higher resolution, brightness, and color accuracy. In comparison, the HP Pavilion 15’s fair assessment comes from its entry-level CPU and GPU, lower resolution screen, and the overall less impressive hardware which may affect performance during demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
9.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If a crisp, clear display is your top priority for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i's superior panel type, resolution, and brightness make it an excellent choice. For professionals in engineering and design, colors need to be accurate and vibrant, which the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i delivers with its wider color gamuts. However, if you're into gaming or working with 3D content, the refresh rate becomes crucial for smooth motion, so despite its high resolution and quality panel, the Lenovo's lower refresh rate can be a drawback compared to other options tailored for these activities.
Battery
3.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 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
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 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
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Pavilion 15 has a price of $600 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
"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 Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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