HP 15 15.6" HP Notebook i3 Silver 2023
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
What Buyers Say
HP 15 15.6" HP Notebook i3 Silver 2023
Most reviewers are very satisfied with this HP laptop, highlighting its lightweight design, quick charging, solid performance for daily tasks like browsing and office work, and excellent value for money. However, there are a few critical notes: one user reported the charger was defective, another found it stuck in Windows S mode limiting app installations, and the plastic near the trackpad is said to scratch easily. Overall positive sentiment but a few notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Quick charging
- Good performance for daily tasks
- Excellent value for money
- Full HD display
Cons
- Windows S mode restrictions
- Defective charger reported
- Plastic near trackpad scratches easily
- Language switching difficulty
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 is widely praised for its solid build, fast performance, and excellent keyboard, making it a popular choice for work and everyday use. However, a few users reported issues with slow startup, Bluetooth connectivity, and defects like broken screens or stuck pixels out of the box. Overall, it delivers good value for the price, especially for professional tasks, but some wish for more RAM and better quality control.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Fast performance
- Excellent keyboard
- Good battery life
- Touch screen option
Cons
- Slow startup and occasional lag
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Screen defects like dead pixels or cracks
- Keyboard freezes on boot
- Trackpoint drifting
Scores
Specifications
| HP 15 15.6" HP Notebook i3 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i3 1215U | Intel Core 7 240H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 1.2 GHz | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.59 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 48 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home in S Mode | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
HP 15 15.6" HP Notebook i3 Silver 2023
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (69th percentile)
- Below average ram (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average port selection (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 22 of 30 specs.