The HP Envy 17 is less expensive and offers a large 17.3-inch screen with a standard HD resolution, making it suitable for general use and with a benefit of cost savings. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while more expensive, has a smaller but higher-resolution 16-inch screen, preferable for tasks requiring more screen details, like engineering and design, and includes a more powerful graphics card which is ideal for 3D, machine learning, and gaming tasks. The ThinkPad also has a significantly longer battery life, suitable for users needing to work on the go without frequent charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
8.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 stands out for its superior CPU, RAM, and GPU specifically suited for engineering and design tasks, while also boasting a high-resolution screen with exemplary color accuracy which is essential for design work. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17 offers a capable setup with a competent processor and integrated graphics but falls short in screen quality and raw performance when compared to the ThinkPad P16, making the latter more suitable for very demanding engineering applications despite being less portable and having a louder operating noise.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for content creation, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
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
7.5/10
8.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
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
6.8/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the HP Envy 17 offers a visually appealing experience due to its satisfactory resolution and brightness, which make everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos pleasant. In engineering and design, its capability to present accurate colors is limited yet acceptable, but it falls short for gaming and 3D where the lower refresh rate hinders smooth motion. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 excels in both general use and professional design with superior resolution, brightness, and color range, but like the HP, it isn't ideal for gaming or 3D tasks due to its lower refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
Portability
Good
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The HP Envy 17 has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the HP Envy 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The HP Envy 17 offers a good balance for general use with its capable CPU and ample RAM for multitasking, a quality IPS screen with good color coverage, and a lighter weight making it more portable, though with a lower screen resolution and battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 stands out with a higher-quality display featuring a higher resolution and better color accuracy, more robust battery life, and professional-grade CPU and GPU for demanding tasks, but it comes at the cost of being heavier and less portable.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and HP Envy 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
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How the HP Envy 17 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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