Best between these 2

huntsman77

Hi i can just ask or opinions between these laptops please. Weight doesent matter but like a nice screen.
https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing/laptops/laptops/hp-pavilion-14-ce3501sa-14-laptop-intel-core-i5-512-gb-ssd-silver-10198859-pdt.html
https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing/laptops/laptops/asus-zenbook-14-um431da-14-amd-ryzen-5-laptop-256-gb-ssd-blue-10194537-pdt.html
Was thinking the hp cheaper newer processor and bigger ssd but knowledge limited.

Zenbook imo

both cpus will meet most needs

intel a bit stronger on cpu side but ryzen no slouch. both 4-core cpus
ryzen has stronger integrated graphics

but the zenbook is of a higher class build-quality to the hp. chassis is made of metal as opposed to plastic on hp and zenbook is also noticeably lighter. will be more robust as a result.
overall design is a lot nicer on the zenbook.

although it's 80 euro more it's worth it easily

huntsman77

Thank you glasso just the advice I needed ZenBook it is so I'm not a heavy user but like quality thanks again.

huntsman77

huntsman77 wrote: »

Thank you glasso just the advice I needed ZenBook it is so I'm not a heavy user but like quality thanks again.

yes, the zenbook will give you that "ooh that's a lovely shiny but useful thing that I bought" feeling, the HP won't!

robcronin

Which one would be the most future proof between the two?

HP looks like you can upgrade the RAM and SSD whereas the Zenbook doesn't seem to be able to?

unless you are doing video editing 8gb ram is fine.

even for video editing you'd really want a different type of laptop with a h cpu, not a u one so does not really apply imo.

ssd can be upgraded in both.

robcronin

glasso wrote: »

unless you are doing video editing 8gb ram is fine.

even for video editing you'd really want a different type of laptop with a h cpu, not a u one so does not really apply imo.

ssd can be upgraded in both.

Ah brilliant, didn't realise that.

Thanks for the advice, I was debating between these two as well but looks like the Zenbook is the winner!

Little rossie

Lenovo Ideapad 14" laptop
Hi Glasso, I am thinking of buying a new 14" laptop. Not sure which of these to buy, so if you have time could you give me your opinion on them please?

14" Lenovo IdeaPad C340 AMD Ryzen 3 2 in 1 Laptop 8 GB 128 GB ssd €599
OR
14" Lenovo IdeaPad C340 Intel Core i3 2 in 1 laptop 8 GB 128 GB ssd €519

Both from Currys.ie

Little rossie

Little rossie wrote: »

Lenovo Ideapad 14" laptop
Hi Glasso, I am thinking of buying a new 14" laptop. Not sure which of these to buy, so if you have time could you give me your opinion on them please?

14" Lenovo IdeaPad C340 AMD Ryzen 3 2 in 1 Laptop 8 GB 128 GB ssd €599
OR
14" Lenovo IdeaPad C340 Intel Core i3 2 in 1 laptop 8 GB 128 GB ssd €519

Both from Currys.ie

cheaper one if it's only rzyen 3 vs intel i3. from specs given by you that's the only difference.

Little rossie

Thank you Glasso that's helped me make the choice.

you're welcome. normally intel is more expensive than ryzen on the equivalent level but there is a reduction here I see on the intel model.