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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen and is a good fit for general computing, entertainment, and light-to-moderate engineering tasks, but it's heavier and less portable. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, on the other hand, has a smaller, high-quality OLED screen that's great for vivid colors and deep blacks, making it excellent for media consumption and more portable due to its lighter weight. If battery life and portability are priorities, you may lean towards the Samsung, but for a larger display and a slightly better keyboard, you might prefer 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 Samsung Galaxy Book3 360.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
7.7
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP Envy 17 offers a bright, high-resolution display that enhances readability and detail, making it suitable for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design, but its refresh rate is not high enough for smooth Gaming and 3D experiences. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 boasts similar characteristics with an even better screen that can display more accurate colors due to wider color gamuts, benefiting professional design work, but it also falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. Both laptops, despite having quality displays for static images and productivity, aren't ideal for gaming or 3D work where fast refresh rates are key to fluid motion.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the HP Envy 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and HP Envy 17 both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The HP Envy 17 offers ample screen real estate with a larger screen for general use, complemented by a powerful processor and substantial RAM for multitasking, although it is less portable and has a shorter battery life than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, which offers high-quality OLED touchscreen display and longer battery life for users on the go, but with a smaller screen and slightly less CPU power. Both laptops have high-quality keyboards and similar RAM and storage, adequate for general use, but differences in portability and screen type may sway the decision based on whether mobility or screen size is prioritized.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.4
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP Envy 17 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are both equipped with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which provide modest gaming capabilities, and their standard 60Hz screen refresh rate isn't ideal for high-frame-rate gaming. The CPUs are capable, but not top-tier for gaming, and while both have quality displays, they lack the higher refresh rates and more powerful GPUs preferred for serious gaming or intensive 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.4
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and HP Envy 17 are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Envy 17 is equipped with a more powerful CPU suitable for demanding engineering tasks, and a larger screen with high color accuracy which is beneficial for design work, but is heavier which impacts portability. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 features an OLED screen for vibrant colors and excellent contrast, a lighter and thinner frame for better portability, but has a less powerful CPU than the Envy 17, which may affect performance in intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.5
7.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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.
Cost
$1,000
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,000.
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How the HP Envy 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Envy 17 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | 14'' x 9'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.49 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.68" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
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Adam Speight | July 2023
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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