HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2024) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16
The Verdict
HP Pavilion Plus 14 delivers superior display quality with its vibrant 2880x1800 OLED panel (400 nits) versus Lenovo's 2560x1600 IPS screen (350 nits), making it exceptional for content creators despite the smaller footprint. Lenovo compensates with a larger 16-inch canvas, more powerful 16-core processor, and larger 84Wh battery promising 11 hours versus HP's 10 hours. Portability favors HP at 1.41kg against Lenovo's 1.98kg. For processing muscle, Lenovo's Core Ultra 7 155H edges Intel's Core Ultra 5 125H, while HP's OLED technology and compact design justify premium consideration. Storage, RAM, and port selection are competitive across both. Budget-conscious professionals wanting premium display technology should choose HP; those needing maximum screen real estate and processing power benefit from Lenovo's value proposition at the higher price point.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2024) if…
- →OLED 2.8K 120Hz display at a mid-range price
- →Lightweight aluminum chassis under 1.5 kg
- →Strong Intel Core Ultra performance with NPU
Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 if…
- →Strong Intel Core Ultra 7 performance at an accessible price
- →2.5K 120Hz IPS display is excellent for the tier
- →Full port suite including SD card and USB-A
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2024)
Pros
- OLED 2.8K 120Hz display at a mid-range price
- Lightweight aluminum chassis under 1.5 kg
- Strong Intel Core Ultra performance with NPU
- Solid port selection including HDMI and USB-A
Cons
- Smaller 51 Wh battery limits all-day use
- Webcam quality is mediocre at 5 MP
- Speakers lack bass and overall richness
- Only one Thunderbolt-capable port
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16
Pros
- Strong Intel Core Ultra 7 performance at an accessible price
- 2.5K 120Hz IPS display is excellent for the tier
- Full port suite including SD card and USB-A
- Upgradeable RAM and SSD
- 84 Wh battery supports all-day use
Cons
- Plastic base panel feels less premium
- Display brightness of 350 nits is modest
- No discrete GPU on base model
- Fans audible under sustained workloads
- Heavier than comparable ultrabooks
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.98 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid with plastic base |
| Dimensions | 313.5 x 224 x 16.9 mm | 356.2 x 248.2 x 18.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 11 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 51 Wh | 84 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | OLED | 2.5K IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 14 cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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