HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16
The Verdict
HP Spectre x360 14 excels as a premium ultraportable with its stunning 3000x2000 OLED touchscreen, superior brightness at 500 nits, and exceptional 16-hour battery life from a compact 1.36kg frame. Its 13th Gen Intel i7-1355U and up to 32GB LPDDR5 RAM handle everyday tasks smoothly. Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 targets productivity users who value screen real estate and raw processing power, featuring a larger 16-inch 2.5K display, newer Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor with 16 cores, and expandable storage. The Lenovo weighs considerably more at 1.98kg and delivers 11-hour battery life. For mobile professionals prioritizing portability and display quality, the Spectre wins decisively. Those needing a larger workspace and willing to sacrifice mobility should consider the IdeaPad, though at $999 it offers stronger value if expanded RAM isn't needed.
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 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 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- 60Hz refresh rate feels outdated for a premium 2023 laptop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 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 Spectre x360 14 (2023) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 1.98 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody, gem-cut design | Aluminum lid with plastic base |
| Dimensions | 299 x 220 x 16.9 mm | 356.2 x 248.2 x 18.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 1 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 16 hours | Up to 11 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 66 Wh | 84 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | OLED touchscreen | 2.5K IPS anti-glare |
| 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 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 10-core (2P + 8E) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1355U | 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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