Comparing HP Pavilion 15 i5 12th Gen vs Honor MagicBook X16
The HP Pavilion 15 i5 12th Gen and Honor MagicBook X16 both offer solid computing power in lightweight laptops. The HP Pavilion 15 packs a 10th gen Intel Core i5 processor with 8GB of RAM and a sizable 1TB of storage. The 15.6-inch display is a basic full HD 1920x1080 offering, but the Pavilion also includes an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card, ideal for casual gaming.
The Honor MagicBook X16 has an AMD Ryzen 5 3550H processor with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of solid-state storage. It also has a 15.6-inch FHD display. It comes with AMD Radeon Vega 8 graphics, but can downgrade to integrated Intel UHD 620 graphics if needed.
In terms of battery life, the Pavilion 15 has the edge with a respectable 10 hours of battery life from its 3-cell 44Whr battery. The MagicBook X16 also has a decent battery life at 8 ½ hours on its 42Whr battery.
The HP Pavilion 15 i5 12th Gen is the best value for your money. It has a good processor and a GTX 1650 GPU. It offers a decent battery life and lots of storage. The Honor MagicBook X16 is smaller and more travel-friendly, with a long battery life. Its Ryzen processor is great for budget users that want more power but don't have the budget to get a premium machine. Its AMD graphics are adequate but could use a bump up to the more powerful GTX option. Both laptops offer great computing power, but the HP Pavilion 15 i5 12th Gen is the better option if you're looking for performance and price