The HP Spectre x360 14 is a versatile, sleek, and lightweight laptop with touchscreen capabilities, making it ideal for general use and mobility. It usually offers a longer battery life, which can be beneficial for work or study on the go. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is designed for performance, particularly in gaming or resource-intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning. It will likely have more powerful graphics and faster processing but at the cost of reduced portability and shorter battery life due to its higher power consumption. Choose the Spectre for portability and battery life or the Legion for advanced graphics and processing power. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is good.
The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a balance of a high-quality CPU and RAM that ensures smooth general performance, a premium screen, and long battery life in a portable design, making it excellent for on-the-go use and multimedia consumption. While the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has robust CPU and RAM ideal for intensive tasks, and a good screen, its emphasis on power over battery life and portability positions it as a better fit for users who prioritize gaming or heavy-duty applications and don't mind less mobility.
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
8.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 14 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 14, while versatile as a convertible laptop with a high-quality screen, has limited gaming and 3D capabilities due to a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, designed specifically for gaming, includes a much stronger GPU and higher refresh rate display, offering smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experiences.
Content Creation
8.7/10
7.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Pro 5i 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
7.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
8.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the HP Spectre x360 14 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i deliver clear and sharp images thanks to high resolutions and bright displays, making them suitable for daily tasks like browsing and video streaming. Both laptops have screens with wide color gamuts, which ensure that engineers and designers see accurate colors when working on projects that require precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the low refresh rates on both laptops lead to less fluid motion, which may be noticeable during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair 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 Pro 5i has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,630
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a price of $1,630 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and HP Spectre x360 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Spectre x360 14, with its high-quality CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen resolution caters excellently to engineering and design tasks that require precision and multitasking, while its 2-in-1 form factor and portability add versatility for on-the-go use. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offers robust performance with its powerful CPU, GPU, and RAM, better suiting those who need extra horsepower for demanding engineering simulations or design software, albeit in a less portable package that's aimed more for desk-bound professionals.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the HP Spectre x360 14 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i compare to other laptops
"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 midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
Get a great deal on the HP Spectre x360 14 or the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
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.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
100,395
Recommendations made
21,753
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.