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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP 15" Laptop is a more cost-effective option with a solid battery life and good performance for general use, featuring a more traditional laptop appearance, and it lacks a touchscreen. In contrast, the HP Envy x360 15" is somewhat more expensive but offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. It includes a touchscreen, which can enhance interactivity for certain tasks, and also has a slightly better battery life. However, it is heavier, which may affect portability if you plan to carry it around frequently. Both have similar display quality, but the Envy x360's higher contrast ratio might result in better visuals. The Envy x360 is also better equipped for entertainment with higher quality speakers and webcam. If you require a laptop with a more premium feel and the versatility of a 2-in-1 form factor, the Envy x360 would be the preferred choice, despite being the pricier of the two. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the HP Envy x360 15".
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The HP Envy x360 15" is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Software Development
6.7
7.2
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Envy x360 15" is good for software development, while the HP 15" 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
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The HP Envy x360 15" has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the HP 15" Laptop and the HP Envy x360 15" have screen qualities that are sufficient due to adequate resolution and brightness, but they may not have the most advanced panel types for outstanding visual clarity. In engineering and design, their fair screen quality is because they offer acceptable color accuracy covering some of the color gamuts, but may fall short for the most color-critical tasks. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the lack of high refresh rates and limitations in resolution and panel technology make both laptops less ideal for smooth and immersive visual experiences.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP 15" Laptop has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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.
Build Quality
6.0
7.2
The HP Envy x360 15" has good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$375
$430
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The HP 15" Laptop has a price of $375 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy x360 15" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The HP 15" Laptop has an Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, which limits performance in gaming and 3D applications, while the HP Envy x360 15" also shares the same 60Hz refresh rate but includes an AMD Vega 7 GPU, which offers modest graphics capabilities for these uses. Both laptops will serve for casual gaming and entry-level 3D tasks, but their CPUs and screen quality, although decent, aren't tailored for high-end gaming or professional 3D work.
Engineering and Design
6.2
6.5
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Envy x360 15" and HP 15" Laptop are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP 15" Laptop, with its Intel i3 CPU and integrated graphics, is less powerful and therefore provides adequate but not exceptional performance for CPU/GPU-demanding engineering tasks, coupled with a standard screen quality that is passable for design work but doesn't stand out for color accuracy or brightness. On the other hand, the HP Envy x360 15" offers slightly better processing and graphics with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Vega 7 graphics, along with a touchscreen and better battery life, which can be beneficial for some engineering applications and design work; however, it is heavier and has a similar screen quality in terms of color coverage and brightness, which again, suffices for general use but is not ideal for color-sensitive design tasks.
Content Creation
6.9
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy x360 15" to be good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop and HP Envy x360 15" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP 15" Laptop | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$375 | $430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.73 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 8.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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HP 15" Laptop
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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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