Lenovo IdeaPad 1i
Score: 89/100
HP 15.6" i7 2026
Score: 85/100Rankings
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 New Core i7 15.6" Laptop balances strong performance with a lightweight design, making it suitable for business and academic users who need ample RAM and storage. Its privacy features and modern connectivity are highlights, though the modest display brightness and integrated graphics limit media-intensive tasks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10.5 hoursbest | 9 hours | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
15.6 inchesbest | 15.6 inchesbest | |
512 GBbest | 512 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.61 kg | 1.597 kgbest |
3,200 MHzbest | 3,200 MHzbest | |
60 Hzbest | — | |
300 nitsbest | 250 nits |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
Memory & Storage(1) | ||
Storage Type | SSD | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Display(1) | ||
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 250 nits |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 10.5 hours | 9 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.61 kg | 1.597 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 18 mm | 18.5 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers commend the 10-core i7 processor and high RAM/storage ceiling, while noting the modest 250-nit display and lack of Thunderbolt 4 as trade-offs.
Everyday users praise smooth multitasking and the privacy shutter, but complain about the dim screen, battery life shortfalls, and the slower 45 W charger.
“Great screen and touch functionality.”
“Runs very well for the price - fast boot and smooth multitasking.”
“Lightweight and easy to carry.”
