Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2vsHP Pavilion Plus 16

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Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
ThinkBook 13s Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 delivers excellent performance for its price point, impressing with speed and efficiency.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 boasts top-notch build quality, sturdy yet light with impressive engineering feat.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2's display is suitable for everyday tasks, but lacks color accuracy consistency.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 boasts a comprehensive feature set with Wi-Fi 6 and USB-C ports prominently highlighted.
HP
HP Pavilion Plus 16
Pavilion Plus 16

Quick Stats

The HP Pavilion Plus 16 delivers top-notch performance with its Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphic card.
The HP Pavilion Plus 16 features a robust and sturdy build quality with an all-metal body.
The HP Pavilion Plus 16's impressive display with high brightness and anti-glare panel is a standout feature.
The HP Pavilion Plus 16 boasts impressive features, including Intel Core i7-13700H processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
#554
HP Pavilion Plus 16
Winner
#550
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
#531
Winner
HP Pavilion Plus 16
#620
Display
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
#243
Winner
HP Pavilion Plus 16
#429
Performance
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
#749
HP Pavilion Plus 16
#229
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
#278
Winner
HP Pavilion Plus 16
#651
Features
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
#485
Winner
HP Pavilion Plus 16
#756

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
HP HP Pavilion Plus 16
up to 16GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 2048GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-13700H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop, 60W, 6GB)
1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2

Strengths

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 has a fantastic performance even when equipped with the Core i5-1135G7
It has a very good cooling solution, easily handling extra 250 megahertz per core without significant noise increase
The laptop gets 11 hours and 20 minutes of web browsing and about 9 hours and a half of video playback on a single battery charge
The IPS panel has a WUXGA resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and very good contrast ratio, with pretty wide color coverage
It's safe to use with its backlight not flickering at any brightness level
Perfect for business people or students who want to entertain themselves after work or school

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

HP Pavilion Plus 16

Strengths

The laptop has a very high, brightly lit display (400 nit) with 120Hz variable refresh rate.
It comes with Intel Core i7 13700H processor and Nvidia RTX GeForce 3050 graphic card.
The all-metal body is durable and premium-looking.
The camera is extremely good with 5MP resolution and very sharp image quality.

Weaknesses

The trackpad is clicky, horrible, and looks like a cheap laptop's trackpad.
Sound is distorted and loud due to the Bang & Olufsen speakers.
There are some basic errors in the audio control, including no option to reset equalizer.
The laptop is bulky and big compared to other laptops of similar spec
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Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2

Lenovo's ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 is a formidable ultraportable laptop that delivers impressive performance and features in a slim package. Equipped with up to Core i7 processors and Iris Xe graphics, this machine can handle demanding tasks with ease. The display boasts vivid colors and comfortable viewing angles, while the battery life offers all-day usability. With a range of I/O options and a robust cooling system, the ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 is an excellent choice for those seeking a powerful and portable laptop.

HP Pavilion Plus 16

The HP Pavilion Plus 16 is a sleek and powerful laptop that boasts an all-metal body, Intel Core i7 13700H processor, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card. Its 16-inch display features a 400-nit brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, and 100% sRGB color gamut. However, the trackpad is marred by a clicky and unresponsive design, which may be a fault in my unit but still raises concerns about overall quality.

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