When deciding between the HP Spectre x360 14 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17", consider this: the HP Spectre is a sleek, convertible laptop that offers versatility and portability, ideal for on-the-go productivity and general use, but may not excel in demanding tasks like gaming or 3D rendering. The Lenovo Legion, on the other hand, is tailored for high-performance gaming and intensive tasks, with a larger screen for immersive experiences, but it is heavier and may have shorter battery life, making it less convenient to carry around. Choose the Spectre for flexibility and portability, or the Legion for performance-intensive tasks and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The HP Spectre x360 14, with its superior CPU and RAM, offers smooth performance for everyday tasks; its high-quality screen, long battery life, and lightweight design make it ideal for portability and general use. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a larger screen and robust processing power better suited to demanding applications, but it sacrifices portability and has a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
7.4/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 14 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 14, while versatile with a high-quality screen, lacks a dedicated high-performance GPU and the higher screen refresh rate that the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers, making the latter better suited for smooth gaming and 3D applications. Moreover, the Lenovo Legion's CPU is typically more powerful, enhancing its gaming and 3D rendering capabilities beyond what the HP Spectre can deliver.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a high-quality screen and powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU configuration, making it a strong choice for demanding engineering tasks and design work; however, it's more portable and thus might compromise on keyboard and speaker size. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" boasts similar capabilities perhaps with a larger form factor which offers an improved keyboard experience for extensive use, but it's less portable and might produce more operating noise under load.
Content Creation
8.7/10
7.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
8.4/10
7.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
8.6/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vibrant and sharp display for everyday tasks and professional design work, the HP Spectre x360 14 with its high resolution and bright panel, covering a wide range of colors, will stand out. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a solid display that's large and adequately bright with decent color coverage, making it a good choice for general use and design but perhaps less impressive than the HP. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which could result in less fluid motion and responsiveness compared to displays optimized for these purposes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,630
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a price of $1,630 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
"The numbers don’t lie — the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a star, and a hell of a one at that. From performance to battery life, this machine is a dream. But why didn’t I give it a perfect score? Well, I wish the display performed better and that there were more ports to go around. If you’re itching for someone a little cheaper that offers a brighter display and significantly more battery life, I can only recommend the MacBook Pro 14 as a suitable substitute. Otherwise, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable premium laptop."
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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