HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024)
The Verdict
HP's Spectre x360 16 excels as a premium ultrabook with its stunning 2880x1800 OLED touchscreen delivering exceptional color accuracy and contrast, paired with the efficient Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and impressive 12-hour battery life. Lenovo's Legion Pro 5i 16 targets performance enthusiasts with a more powerful Core i9-14900HX, faster 240Hz IPS display for gaming, double the RAM at 32GB, and superior port variety with four USB-A slots. Spectre prioritizes portability (2.19kg vs 2.49kg) and display quality for creative work, while Legion excels in raw gaming and multitasking performance. Battery longevity heavily favors Spectre during everyday use, though Legion sacrifices efficiency for power. Choose the Spectre for design-focused professionals valuing elegance and battery endurance; select the Legion if gaming and computational power matter most and you'll accept tethered usage.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) if…
- →Gorgeous 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh
- →Premium gem-cut aluminum design with 360-degree hinge
- →Excellent 9 MP webcam with auto-framing
Buy the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024) if…
- →RTX 4070 with high TGP delivers excellent 1440p gaming
- →32 GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB SSD in base config
- →240Hz QHD+ display with 500-nit brightness
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
Pros
- Gorgeous 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh
- Premium gem-cut aluminum design with 360-degree hinge
- Excellent 9 MP webcam with auto-framing
- Includes Thunderbolt 4 plus HDMI and full-size USB-A
Cons
- Heavy at over 2.1 kg for a convertible
- Battery life modest given the 83 Wh capacity
- Premium price for the configuration
- Limited discrete GPU options for creative pros
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4070 with high TGP delivers excellent 1440p gaming
- 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB SSD in base config
- 240Hz QHD+ display with 500-nit brightness
- Excellent thermal performance thanks to Legion Coldfront cooling
- Solid port selection with four USB-A ports
Cons
- Heavy at 2.49 kg — not ideal for daily carry
- Battery life plummets under gaming load
- Design is gamer-focused — not discrete in professional settings
- Loud fans at sustained loads
- Requires large power adapter
Full Specifications
| Spec | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.19 kg | 2.49 kg |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum lid with plastic base |
| Dimensions | 357 x 248 x 19.5 mm | 358.0 x 264.9 x 21.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 4 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours | Up to 5 hours gaming |
| Capacity | 83 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | OLED touchscreen | IPS QHD+ 240Hz |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 240Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB | 1 TB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 16 cores | 24-core (8P+16E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
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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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