HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) scores 8.0 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the cheaper option at $1,799. Choose based on the use cases below: the Spectre x360 14 (2025) leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) (Geekbench multi 19,200 vs 11,800).
- Longer battery: HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) (11h vs 6.4h web).
- Lighter: HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) (1.44 kg vs 2.5 kg).
- Display: OLED (HP Spectre x360 14 (2025)) vs IPS (Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025)).
- Cheaper: HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) (saves about $700 CAD).
Spectre x360 14 (2025) vs Legion Pro 5 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 19,200 against 11,800 for the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) — roughly 63% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) averaged 118 FPS versus 26 FPS. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) lasts longer away from a charger, running 11 hours in our web-browsing test versus 6.4 hours. The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is also easier to carry at 1.44 kg versus 2.5 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) uses a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz), while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) has a 16-inch IPS panel (2560 x 1600, 240Hz). The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) measured brighter at 512 nits, and covered 86% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $700 less than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (8.0 vs 7.6 overall), the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) review and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Spectre x360 14 (2025) and the Legion Pro 5 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Spectre x360 14 (2025) | Legion Pro 5 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.0 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Price (CAD) | $1,799 ✓ | $2,499 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| GPU | Intel Arc (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (140W) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 32GB DDR5 ✓ |
| Storage | 1000GB | 1000GB |
| Display | 14" OLED | 16" IPS |
| Brightness | 402 nits | 512 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 11 h ✓ | 6.4 h |
| Weight | 1.44 kg ✓ | 2.5 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 11,800 | 19,200 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 26 fps | 118 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) scores 8.0 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the cheaper option at $1,799. Choose based on the use cases below: the Spectre x360 14 (2025) leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Spectre x360 14 (2025) or the Legion Pro 5 (2025)?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) scores 8.0 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the cheaper option at $1,799. Choose based on the use cases below: the Spectre x360 14 (2025) leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better choice for travel.
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