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Updated January 12, 2024·

If performance is crucial, especially for multitasking or more demanding tasks like photo editing, the Lenovo V15 with its AMD Ryzen processor is a better option. However, the HP Pavilion 15 will give you longer battery life, which is important if you plan on using the laptop on the go without frequent access to a power outlet. The Lenovo V15 offers a higher-resolution screen, beneficial for those who prioritize image and video clarity. Both laptops are similar in size and weight, so portability is fairly comparable. For business use or advanced features, the Lenovo includes Windows 11 Pro, adding extra functionalities over the Home edition found in the HP. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
  • The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo V15.
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
  • Good for software development
  • Good battery life

Key differences

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Software Development

6.6
Pavilion 15
V15
7.1
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo V15 is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.

Screen Quality

5.3
Pavilion 15
V15
5.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Lenovo V15 has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for content creation.

Battery

3.0 Hours
Pavilion 15
V15
8.0 Hours
The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

6.2
Pavilion 15
V15
6.7
The Lenovo V15 and HP Pavilion 15 both have only fair build quality, though the Lenovo V15 has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.0
Pavilion 15
V15
7.3
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo V15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.0
Pavilion 15
V15
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo V15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

6.2
Pavilion 15
V15
6.3
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo V15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.1
Pavilion 15
V15
7.3
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo V15 and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for content creation.

Portability

Good
Pavilion 15
V15
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Pavilion 15 and Lenovo V15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$582
Pavilion 15
V15
$579
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The HP Pavilion 15 has a price of $582 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.

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How the HP Pavilion 15 and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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HP Pavilion 15Lenovo V15

GENERAL

Price
$582
$579
Release Date
August 1, 2020April 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71''14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78''
Weight
3.75 lbs3.75 lbs
Width
14.1"14.1"
Depth
9.53"9.3"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i3-1115G4AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
21
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
3 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
51 Wh38 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"15.6"
Display Technology
TNTN
Resolution
1366 x 7681920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
220 nits231 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/106.8/10
Portability Score
7.8/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/108.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/104.8/10
Webcam
720p480p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoNo
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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HP Pavilion 15

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Alex Cox | August 2022
"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."

Lenovo V15

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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."

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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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