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Updated January 12, 2024·
The HP 17" Laptop is slightly less expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, offering more screen size with a 17.3-inch display compared to Lenovo's 15.6-inch. It also has more memory, which helps in multitasking and more demanding tasks. However, it's heavier, making it less convenient to carry around. The IdeaPad Slim 3 is lighter and offers better battery life, which is advantageous if you're on the go. The Lenovo model might be more suitable for general use given its portability and battery life, while the HP might be more suited for intensive tasks due to its larger memory and screen size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- Good for engineering and design
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.5/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP 17" Laptop is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is only fair.
The HP 17" Laptop is better suited for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, twice the amount of RAM, and a more powerful integrated GPU compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, which means it can handle more complex tasks and deliver better graphics performance for design applications.
Screen Quality
6.6
6.4
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
287.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The HP 17" Laptop has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for general use, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a crisp and bright display for activities like web browsing, video streaming, and document editing, both the HP and Lenovo offer fair screen quality, but they may lack the resolution and brightness desired for a premium viewing experience. For engineering and design tasks where accurate color representation is crucial, these laptops deliver fair performance, yet they don't cover a wide range of color gamuts, potentially making them less suitable for professional-grade color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops' screens mean less fluid motion and responsiveness, which can hinder the immersive and competitive experience that gamers often seek.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has 10 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and HP 17" Laptop both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
6.5
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and HP 17" Laptop both have only fair build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$650
$445
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The HP 17" Laptop has a price of $650 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 costs $445.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
287.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP 17" Laptop and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use.
The HP 17" Laptop is better suited for general use thanks to its faster CPU, double the RAM, and a larger, higher-quality screen, which enhances multitasking and media consumption. Although both have similar storage and build quality, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 offers better portability and battery life, but it falls short in performance due to a less powerful CPU and half the RAM, which may limit its capability for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.0
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
2.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP 17" Laptop and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP 17" Laptop has a more powerful integrated graphics unit (AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8) than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (AMD Ryzen 3 7330U Vega 6), which can lead to slightly better gaming and 3D performance; however, both laptops have the same screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which may limit the smoothness in high frame-rate gaming scenarios. The screen size on the HP is larger which may improve the visual experience for gaming and 3D applications despite both having similar screen quality and resolution, but the Lenovo offers a touch screen option which the HP does not.
Content Creation
7.2
7.1
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP 17" Laptop and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both 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
7.1
7.0
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The HP 17" Laptop and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both 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.
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How the HP 17" Laptop and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP 17" Laptop | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $445 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.58 lbs | 3.52 lbs | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 3 7330U | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | Vega 8 | Vega 6 | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 47 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 287 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Warranty Period | |||
Warranty Period | 1 year | 1 year | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP 17" Laptop
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Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
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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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