HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2024) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14"
The Verdict
Both laptops deliver excellent 14-inch OLED experiences with matching 2880x1800 resolutions and 400-nit brightness, but they diverge in key areas. HP's Pavilion Plus 14 features a newer Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor with 120Hz refresh rate and LPDDR5X memory, offering superior responsiveness for creative work and gaming. Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 counters with a more powerful 13th Gen Core i7-13700H, longer battery life up to 14 hours on IPS mode, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Build quality favors Lenovo's unibody aluminum at 1.37kg versus HP's 1.41kg. Storage on the Yoga Slim supports up to 1TB, while HP maxes at 512GB expandable. HP offers superior port flexibility with two USB-A and Thunderbolt connectivity, whereas Lenovo provides only one USB-A port. At $799.99, HP delivers exceptional value with cutting-edge display tech. Lenovo's $999 premium justifies itself through processor power and extended battery endurance. Choose HP for budget-conscious creators seeking modern specs; select Lenovo for users prioritizing raw performance and battery longevity.
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 Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" if…
- →2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- →i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- →Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
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 Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14"
Pros
- 2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
- Good port selection with USB-A and HDMI
- Premium aluminum build quality
Cons
- OLED option cuts battery life to around 9 hours
- No Thunderbolt 4 — USB-C ports are USB 3.2
- Soldered RAM cannot be upgraded
- Speakers are average for the price class
- 90Hz instead of 120Hz on the OLED panel
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.37 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
| Dimensions | 313.5 x 224 x 16.9 mm | 312.2 x 221.4 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | — |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 14 hours (IPS) / 9 hours (OLED) |
| Capacity | 51 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 14 inches |
| Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 14 cores | 14-core (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H |
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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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