HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16"
The Verdict
HP's Spectre x360 14 excels as a premium ultraportable with its stunning 3000x2000 OLED display, exceptional 16-hour battery life, and refined 1.36kg chassis. Intel's 13th Gen i7-1355U with 16GB LPDDR5 handles productivity smoothly. Lenovo's IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 counters with a larger 16-inch screen, faster 120Hz refresh rate, and more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, making it better for demanding workloads and multitasking. The Lenovo weighs considerably more at 2kg and offers longer HDMI connectivity plus dual USB-C ports. For creative professionals prioritizing display quality and portability at any cost, the Spectre x360 wins. Budget-conscious buyers needing raw performance and screen real estate should choose the IdeaPad 5 Pro, which costs $500 less. Each targets different user priorities rather than one being objectively superior.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) if…
- →Gorgeous 3K2K OLED touchscreen with 3:2 aspect ratio
- →2-in-1 convertible form factor with stylus support
- →Premium gem-cut aluminum design looks and feels luxurious
Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" if…
- →2.5K 120Hz display is exceptional for a sub-$900 laptop
- →Ryzen 7 8845HS with Ryzen AI for local AI processing
- →75 Wh battery delivers genuine all-day use for productivity
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
HP Spectre x360 14 (2023)
Pros
- Gorgeous 3K2K OLED touchscreen with 3:2 aspect ratio
- 2-in-1 convertible form factor with stylus support
- Premium gem-cut aluminum design looks and feels luxurious
- Good 66 Wh battery provides solid endurance
- 5 MP webcam delivers excellent video call quality
Cons
- 60Hz refresh rate feels outdated for a premium 2023 laptop
- Gets warm during sustained workloads due to thin chassis
- OLED display may be prone to burn-in over time
- Limited to integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics
- Expensive at $1399 starting price
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16"
Pros
- 2.5K 120Hz display is exceptional for a sub-$900 laptop
- Ryzen 7 8845HS with Ryzen AI for local AI processing
- 75 Wh battery delivers genuine all-day use for productivity
- Full-size HDMI and SD card reader — no dongles needed
- 16-inch display is ideal for split-screen multitasking
Cons
- 350-nit brightness is dim for outdoor use
- No Thunderbolt — USB-C only for charging and peripherals
- 4.41 lbs is heavier than ultrabook competitors
- No discrete GPU option for light gaming
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 4.41 lbs (2.0 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum unibody, gem-cut design | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 299 x 220 x 16.9 mm | 14.06 x 9.99 x 0.68 inches |
| Ports | ||
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 16 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 66 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | OLED touchscreen | IPS |
| Resolution | 3000 x 2000 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 10-core (2P + 8E) | 8 cores / 16 threads |
| Chipset | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
Related Comparisons
- Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
- Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" vs LG gram 14 (2024)
- Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14"
- Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
- HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro
- HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
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.
Explore more in laptops, see all HP products or all Lenovo products. View full details for the HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) or the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16".