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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is a superior choice with its high-end processor and powerful graphics card. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the HP Spectre x360, which also costs less and has a touchscreen for more versatile use. The HP Spectre x360 is more suited for general use and offers better battery life, which is great if you need to work on the go. On the other hand, the Lenovo has a more vibrant keyboard lighting and is more suitable for intensive gaming. Consider how much you value portability, battery life, and cost against high-end performance and gaming capabilities when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
9.1
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i outshines the HP Spectre x360 in gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card, compared to the HP's Iris Xe integrated graphics, delivering significantly better visual and rendering capabilities for demanding tasks. Furthermore, the Legion Pro 7i offers a higher screen refresh rate conducive to smoother gameplay, while the Spectre x360's lower refresh rate may not provide as fluid an experience in fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
8.0
9.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Spectre x360 is very good.
The HP Spectre x360, with its convertible design, is good for engineering and design due to its high-resolution touchscreen and solid CPU, yet, it has modest graphics capabilities and less RAM compared to the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro, which boasts a powerful CPU, more RAM and a high-end GPU, making it excellent for demanding engineering and 3D design tasks, albeit less portable due to heavier weight.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.7
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
When selecting a laptop, the HP Spectre x360's display offers crisp visuals and vibrant colors due to its high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for tasks like browsing and document editing. For engineering and design, its wide color gamuts ensure precise color representation, crucial for detailed graphic work. However, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D gaming, where smoother motion from a higher refresh rate is key to an enjoyable experience.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Spectre x360 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,750
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,750.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.4
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for general use.
The HP Spectre x360 has a commendable blend of CPU and RAM for multi-tasking and productivity, a high-quality touchscreen for enhanced interaction, and is highly portable with longer battery life, making it a versatile option for general use. In contrast, while the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro also offers substantial CPU and RAM for heavy-duty tasks and outstanding screen quality, it leans towards a gaming-oriented model with added weight and reduced battery life, but provides a richer experience for demanding graphics applications with its robust GPU.
Content Creation
8.2
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i are both very good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the HP Spectre x360 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Spectre x360 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,750 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
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 | 4 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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."
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Florian Glaser | February 2023
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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