HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx Silver 2025
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
What Buyers Say
HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx Silver 2025
This laptop earns praise for its portability, build quality, and quiet operation, making it a solid choice for users who need a lightweight daily driver or a reliable remote-work machine. However, several verified reviewers report that the high-RAM configuration doesn't deliver the expected speed boost, and they cite a lack of keyboard backlight, limited ports, a non-USB-C charger, and a finicky included mouse as notable drawbacks. Overall sentiment is mixed: the product excels in mobility and basic tasks but falls short of performance expectations for its price tier.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable
- Good build quality
- Quiet operation
- Works well for remote desktop
- Sturdy hinge
Cons
- No keyboard backlight
- Limited USB ports
- Non-USB-C charger
- Unreliable included mouse
- Performance not as expected for specs
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
Users mostly praise the Lenovo Legion 5i for its excellent OLED display, smooth performance, and competitive price. The Intel Core Ultra processor paired with an RTX 5060 (or 5070) handles games and heavy workloads well. However, several reviewers note poor battery life (around 2 hours on Quiet mode), WiFi connectivity issues, and the need to keep GPU mode enabled for sustained performance. Overall, it's considered a solid gaming laptop for the price, with caveats about battery and software quirks.
Pros
- Excellent OLED display
- Smooth performance with Intel Core Ultra and RTX 5060/5070
- Competitive price
- High quality build
- Runs demanding software (games, SolidWorks) well
Cons
- Poor battery life (around 2 hours)
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Requires GPU mode for sustained performance
- Software quirks (taskbar icons disappear)
- Bulky included charger
Scores
Specifications
| HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx | Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i3 1315U | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 1.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 15.1" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45 percent | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.00 kg |
| Battery | 41 Wh | 80 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx Silver 2025
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (23rd percentile)
- Below average cpu (29th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.