If you prioritize a lightweight, versatile laptop with good battery life for everyday tasks and occasional creative endeavors, the HP Spectre x360 14 may be the better option and will save you money. On the other hand, if you need a laptop for gaming, 3D rendering, or complex engineering software, and are willing to invest more, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, with its higher performance capabilities, could be more suitable, though it will be heavier and may have shorter battery life. Choose based on whether portability and cost or performance and specialized use are more important for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 14 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 14, while versatile as a 2-in-1 laptop with a quality screen and competent CPU, is limited by a GPU that isn't designed for high-end gaming or 3D work, accompanied by a standard screen refresh rate that doesn't favor fast-paced visuals. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i boasts a powerful dedicated gaming GPU and a high refresh rate screen, ensuring smoother and more immersive gameplay and 3D rendering, despite it likely being less portable and more costly.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
9.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.2/10
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 14 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, with its top-tier CPU, substantial RAM, and powerful GPU, is built to handle demanding engineering software, offering vibrant screen quality for detailed design work, but it's less portable and may have a louder operating noise. The HP Spectre x360 14, while still adept at engineering tasks due to its capable CPU and good RAM, focuses more on portability and versatility, with a high-quality screen and keyboard, but may fall short in performance compared to the Lenovo during the most intensive workloads.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the HP Spectre x360 14 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i both offer displays with high resolution and brightness which make for crisp, clear visuals and are easy to view in various lighting conditions. Both laptops have screens that can reproduce a wide range of colors within professional color gamuts, making them suitable for engineering and design work where precise color representation is necessary. However, their screens have lower refresh rates which are less optimal for 3D applications and gaming that benefit from faster refresh rates for smoother motion and better responsiveness.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,630
$1,860
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a price of $1,630 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,860.
The HP Spectre x360 14 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i are both very good for general use.
The HP Spectre x360 14 offers a balance of performance with its solid CPU and RAM, high-quality screen, as well as long battery life and portability, making it well-suited for users on the go needing a versatile machine for everyday tasks. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, while also good for general use, leans more towards users who require extra performance for demanding applications due to its powerful CPU and RAM, but it sacrifices some battery life and portability because of its gaming-oriented design.
Content Creation
8.7/10
8.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 14 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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
8.4/10
8.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 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
8.5/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 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 14 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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."
"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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