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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and good battery life, consider the HP Envy 17 which also offers a high-performance CPU suitable for general use and engineering tasks, but be aware of its larger size and heavier weight, which affects portability. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, with its superior graphics card, higher resolution and refresh rate display is a better fit for 3D work, and machine learning projects, while remaining more portable due to its lighter weight, though it is smaller in screen size. Its battery life is impressive as well, but it may be slightly less budget-friendly than the HP Envy 17. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
- The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim 7 16.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP Envy 17's display offers clarity and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work, benefiting from its resolution and decent color coverage which enhance visual detail and accuracy. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 steps up with higher sharpness and superior color gamut compatibility, making it exceptionally good for detailed engineering graphics and consistent color work. However, both laptops lack high refresh rates, which is crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, making them less ideal for those specific needs.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Envy 17 both have good portability, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Envy 17 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,440
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The HP Envy 17 is valued for general use due to its large, high-quality screen and robust performance from a suitable CPU and ample RAM, making it less portable but great for stationary work with reasonable battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, on the other hand, strikes a balance with good portability due to its lighter build and longer battery life, also offering powerful CPU and enough RAM for seamless operation, ensuring it can handle various tasks on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Envy 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy 17 comes with an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics chip which is less powerful than the dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU found in the Lenovo Slim 7 16, making the latter more capable for gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 boasts a significantly higher screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals and can be beneficial for fast-paced games, further enhancing its gaming and 3D performance compared to the HP Envy 17 which has a standard refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.4
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Envy 17 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Envy 17 offers robust performance with a powerful Intel CPU and integrated graphics, adequate for many engineering and design tasks, while its larger screen and high-quality IPS display support fine detail work, although it's heavier and has a lower battery capacity compared to Lenovo. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, while also suitable for engineering with its AMD Ryzen CPU, elevates graphical capabilities with its dedicated Nvidia GPU and provides a sharper, brighter display, has a longer battery life for extended work sessions, and is more portable, but may come at a higher price.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Envy 17 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.
Software Development
7.5
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and HP Envy 17 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the HP Envy 17 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Envy 17 | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,440 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.49 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.68" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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HP Envy 17
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Marcus Schwarten | April 2023
"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."
Lenovo Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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