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Updated January 12, 2024·
When deciding between the HP Spectre x360 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15", consider how you plan to use the laptop. The HP Spectre x360, although pricier, offers a versatile 2-in-1 design with touch screen capabilities, making it suitable for tasks requiring flexibility, such as presentations or creative work where a tablet mode could be an advantage. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is targeted towards gaming and performance, often featuring robust processing power and higher-quality graphics, which is ideal for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive tasks, but this could come at the cost of reduced portability and battery life compared to more ultraportable laptops like the Spectre. If your usage leans towards general use and portability with a premium build, the HP may be worth the extra expense. However, if you require a laptop for performance-intensive tasks or gaming, the Lenovo may offer better value despite its bulkier form factor and potential impact on battery longevity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.5
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The HP Spectre x360 boasts a balance of features ideal for general use, such as a superior screen coupled with great battery life and portability, complemented by a capable CPU and ample RAM for smooth performance. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers good gaming performance with its high-end graphics card, but trades off some portability and battery life, which makes it less optimized for everyday mobile use compared to the Spectre.
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 is equipped with Intel integrated graphics which are suitable for casual gaming and 3D tasks, and a standard refresh rate which provides a decent display for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" boasts a more powerful Nvidia dedicated GPU which excellently handles intensive gaming and 3D rendering, and a much higher screen refresh rate for a smoother visual experience particularly in fast-paced games.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 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
8.3
7.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
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
7.6
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the HP Spectre x360 offers vibrant colors and sharp images due to its high-resolution display and brightness, making it ideal for browsing and media consumption, while the Lenovo Legion 5's similar traits provide a pleasing visual experience but may not be as bright. When it comes to engineering and design, the HP's wider color gamut covers professional color spaces more effectively, allowing for precise color work which is essential in these fields, whereas the Lenovo might not display colors as accurately. However, in gaming and 3D applications, where the HP falls short due to its lower refresh rate, reducing the smoothness of fast-paced action, the Lenovo's refresh rate is also not optimal for gaming, indicating both may not provide the most fluid visuals for high-speed gaming or intensive 3D rendering.
Battery
11.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Spectre x360 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The HP Spectre x360 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Spectre x360 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its substantial battery life and high-resolution touchscreen that enhances productivity in design tasks with stylus compatibility. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" edges ahead for engineering and design because it sports a more powerful GPU suited for demanding software and a high refresh rate screen which could benefit certain design applications, despite being slightly heavier and having shorter battery life.
Cost
$1,000
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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Spec Comparison
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| HP Spectre x360 | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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HP Spectre x360
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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
Lenovo Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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