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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Spectre x360 is often less expensive and has a better battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use and general tasks. However, the Lenovo LOQ 15, while somewhat more expensive and having lesser battery life, offers a superior graphics card and a high refresh rate screen which is better for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. Both have similar storage and RAM, but the Lenovo has a slight edge in performance for engineering use. The HP is more portable due to its lighter weight and is also well-suited for general use with a high-resolution touchscreen and a premium build. If portability and battery life are priorities, go with the HP; if you need better performance for specialized tasks, consider the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- 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 LOQ 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.6
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 is considered very good for general use due to its robust CPU, ample RAM, high-resolution touchscreen display with good color coverage, which doubles as a tablet for versatility, and a long battery life; coupled with its light weight, it offers significant portability and utility. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 15, while still good for general use, focuses more on performance with a capable CPU and dedicated graphics, but falls short in screen resolution, battery life, and portability, making it less ideal for users prioritizing mobility and battery duration over graphics performance.
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 is equipped with an integrated Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate screen, making it suitable for moderate gaming and 3D tasks; however, the Lenovo LOQ 15 comes with a more advanced Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and higher refresh rate screen, offering enhanced gaming and 3D performance, particularly for fast-paced visuals.
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 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
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo LOQ 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
7.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 boasts a vibrant display with higher resolution and brightness, making it ideal for general use and detail-rich tasks like engineering, where color accuracy is critical. Yet, its typical refresh rate holds it back for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion through higher refresh rates is key. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 15 provides adequate screen sharpness and brightness for everyday activities and engineering designs but shares the Spectre's limitation in 3D scenarios due to a less-than-optimal refresh rate.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Spectre x360 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The HP Spectre x360 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,179
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its high-resolution touchscreen and Intel Iris Xe graphics, which support moderate design tasks. However, the Lenovo LOQ 15 outperforms it with a superior Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, essential for demanding engineering simulations and advanced design work.
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How the HP Spectre x360 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Spectre x360 | Lenovo LOQ 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,179 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 5.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 10.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
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 | 6 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 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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