HP 15.6" Touchscreen i5
Score: 88/100
Lenovo IdeaPad 1i
Score: 89/100Rankings
A mid-range 15.6" laptop that balances performance, battery life and price, featuring a vibrant touchscreen and solid Intel i5 CPU, but it lacks a backlit keyboard and premium build.
The HP 15.6" touchscreen laptop pairs a mid-range i5 processor with 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD, offering solid performance, a responsive touchscreen and good battery life, though its display resolution and build quality are modest.
| Attribute | HP 15.6" Touchscreen i5 | |
|---|---|---|
10.25 hours | 10.5 hoursbest | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
15.6 inchesbest | 15.6 inchesbest | |
512 GBbest | 512 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.175 kg | 1.61 kgbest |
3,200 MHzbest | 3,200 MHzbest | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
220 nits | 300 nitsbest |
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| Attribute | HP 15.6" Touchscreen i5 | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1235U |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel Iris Xe | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Memory & Storage(1) | ||
Storage Type | PCIe NVMe | SSD |
Display(1) | ||
Brightness (nits) | 220 nits | 300 nits |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 10.25 hours | 10.5 hours |
Weight (kg) | 3.175 kg | 1.61 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 18.5 mm | 18 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers acknowledge the solid battery life and the benefit of Iris Xe graphics, praising the touchscreen and Wi-Fi 6/6E connectivity, but criticize the low-resolution display, cheap plastic construction, lack of a backlit keyboard, and limited upgradeability.
Everyday users generally appreciate the smooth multitasking afforded by 16 GB of RAM, the convenience of the touchscreen, and the reliable battery life, while recurring complaints focus on the blurry low-resolution screen, cheap plastic feel, absence of a backlit keyboard, and difficulty upgrading internal components.
Professional reviewers note that the IdeaPad 1i delivers solid everyday performance and impressive battery life, with a display that handles glare well. However, they caution that the CPU and integrated graphics are only adequate for light productivity and fall short for demanding media editing, and the keyboard's lack of full size may hinder comfort for some users.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the laptop's vibrant touchscreen, quick responsiveness, lightweight chassis, and attractive color, rating it highly for value. Recurring complaints focus on the modest screen brightness, warm temperatures under load, fingerprint-prone glass, and the absence of a backlit keyboard.
“Great screen and touch functionality.”
“Runs very well for the price - fast boot and smooth multitasking.”
“Lightweight and easy to carry.”
