HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Go
The Verdict
HP Pavilion Plus 14 and Lenovo Legion Go serve entirely different use cases, making direct comparison challenging. HP Pavilion Plus 14 is a traditional ultrabook featuring a stunning 14-inch 2880x1800 OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, and 10-hour battery life for productivity work. Lenovo Legion Go is a gaming handheld with an 8.8-inch 2560x1600 IPS screen, AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, and detachable controllers for portable gaming. Pavilion Plus excels at everyday computing with superior display quality and battery endurance, while Legion Go prioritizes gaming performance and portability at a $100 lower price. Choose Pavilion Plus for a mainstream laptop replacement or Legion Go if you want a Steam Deck competitor with desktop-class gaming capability.
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 Legion Go if…
- →Largest display at 8.8 inches with QHD+ 2560 x 1600 resolution
- →144Hz refresh rate is the highest among gaming handhelds
- →Detachable controllers enable tabletop mode like Nintendo Switch
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 Legion Go
Pros
- Largest display at 8.8 inches with QHD+ 2560 x 1600 resolution
- 144Hz refresh rate is the highest among gaming handhelds
- Detachable controllers enable tabletop mode like Nintendo Switch
- Built-in kickstand for hands-free tabletop gaming
- FPS mode with mouse-like right controller trackball is innovative
Cons
- Very heavy at 854 g with controllers — fatiguing for handheld use
- Battery life is poor at 1.5-6 hours depending on settings
- Windows 11 is clunky for handheld navigation without a mouse
- QHD+ resolution is demanding — most games need to run at 720p/1080p anyway
- Detachable controller latency can occur occasionally
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 854 g (with controllers) |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic chassis with detachable controllers |
| Dimensions | 313.5 x 224 x 16.9 mm | 299 x 131 x 40.7 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | — |
| USB-A ports | 2 | — |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | — |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | 1.5-6 hours (game dependent) |
| Capacity | 51 Wh | 49.2 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 8.8 inches |
| Type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | — |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) |
| Cores | 14 cores | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz) |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | — | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD, 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
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