If you prioritize a larger screen, better overall performance, and features like a touchscreen, the higher-priced HP Envy 17 would suit you. However, it's heavier and less portable than the more budget-friendly HP 14" Laptop. The HP 14" offers respectable performance for general use, greater portability due to its smaller size and weight, and longer battery life, but may fall short for more demanding tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, or intensive gaming compared to the HP Envy 17. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall build quality
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP Envy 17 stands out for general use with a more powerful Intel i7 processor, twice the RAM, and a larger, higher quality touchscreen display compared to the HP 14" Laptop's AMD Ryzen 5 and smaller non-touchscreen display, making it better suited for multitasking and media consumption. However, the HP 14" Laptop is more portable due to its lighter weight and more compact size, and also has a slightly longer battery life, which could be important for those who need to work on the go.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop's gaming and 3D performance is limited due to its integrated AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, while the HP Envy 17, although having a more powerful Intel i7-13700H Iris Xe graphics and a larger screen, also shares the same 60Hz refresh rate limitation, which is not ideal for fast-paced gaming scenarios where higher refresh rates can provide smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
7.4/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP Envy 17 is better equipped for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, a larger amount of RAM, and a superior graphics card, which are crucial for demanding tasks, while its larger and higher quality screen better displays detailed work; however, the HP 14" Laptop, although less powerful with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, less RAM, and integrated graphics, offers greater portability and might benefit from a slightly quieter operating noise, making it a compromise for those prioritizing convenience over high-end performance.
Software Development
6.8/10
7.5/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy 17 is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The HP Envy 17 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 14" Laptop has a screen that's suitable for basic tasks with its decent resolution and brightness, but it lacks the wide color gamut needed for engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in Gaming and 3D applications. The HP Envy 17 offers a better visual experience with higher resolution and superior brightness, making it more suitable for general use and detail-oriented engineering tasks due to its more accurate color representation. However, like the smaller HP, it still falls short for Gaming and 3D as it doesn't offer the high refresh rates required for smooth motion rendering in those fields.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the HP Envy 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.2/10
The HP Envy 17 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$418
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,000.
The HP Envy 17 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Battery
8.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 hours of battery life. The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
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How the HP 14" Laptop and the HP Envy 17 compare to other laptops
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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