HP Envy 17

HP Envy 17

HP Envy 17

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BEST RATING
General Use:
4.2
GENERAL USE: Good7.5/10
GAMING/AI: Fair6.3/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good7.1/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good7.3/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good7.4/10
PORTABILITY: Good7.0/10
BATTERY: Good7.6/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Fair6.9/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Good7.7/10
SIZE: 17.3"

The HP Envy 17 is a lower midrange-priced laptop with a large 17.3-inch IPS screen and resolution, suitable for general use and media consumption. It includes a modern Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics, making it capable for routine tasks and light photo editing, but less suited for high-end gaming or intensive 3D work. Its build quality is regarded as good, with a backlit keyboard that includes a number pad and a very good quality webcam. Weighing 5.5 pounds and with a battery life suitable for most typical usage, this laptop balances between performance and portability, favoring stationary use over frequent travel. Its touch-enabled display and good speaker quality enhance entertainment experiences, while multiple USB-C ports, including Thunderbolt, add connectivity flexibility. The HP Envy 17 runs on Windows 11 Home, which alongside its 512 GB storage and 16 GB RAM, should offer a smooth computing experience for everyday tasks and productivity. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.








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Pros
  • Large touchscreen display
  • Good general use performance
  • Backlit keyboard with numpad
  • Good build and keyboard quality
  • Decent color coverage for screen
Cons
  • Average battery life
  • Mediocre heat management
  • Limited portability
  • Speakers and webcam are fair

Ratings by Category

General Use:
4.2
The HP Envy 17 is well-suited for general use due to its robust main processor and ample RAM, which facilitate smooth multitasking and efficient performance. Its high-quality IPS screen delivers clear and vibrant visuals, though its larger size and moderate battery life impact its portability.
Software Development:
4.2
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development. In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Content Creation:
4.2
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, and video editing work. In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:
4.2
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Engineering & Design:
4.1
The HP Envy 17 is well-suited for engineering and design use due to its powerful Intel i7 processor and ample 16 GB of RAM, which can smoothly handle demanding software applications, and its integrated Iris Xe graphics ensure respectable visualization performance for less graphically intensive design tasks.
Build Quality:
4.1
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability. Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify. Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Portability:
4.0
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
General Use Screen Quality:
4.0
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Operating Noise:
4.0
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Keyboard Quality:
4.0
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Gaming & AI:
3.3
The HP Envy 17 has limitations for gaming and 3D because its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics provide moderate performance that may not handle latest games and 3D applications smoothly. Additionally, its display has a standard 60Hz refresh rate which is less optimal for gaming where higher refresh rates can provide smoother visuals.

Full Specs

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GENERAL

Price
$613
Release Date
May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77''
Weight
5.5 lbs
Width
15.68"
Depth
10.2"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-1260P
RAM
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
4
RAM Slots
0
Storage
512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours
Battery Capacity
55 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"
Display Technology
IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
Display Brightness
329 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
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7.2/10
Portability Score
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7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
Premium Business Laptop
No
Fan Noise Score
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7/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
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7/10
Speaker Quality Score
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6.5/10
Webcam
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
No
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Number Pad
Yes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
3
USB-C ports
2
USB-C Charging
Yes
Display Outputs
3
Thunderbolt Version
4

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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."

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